Research Technician (Part-Time Temporary)

University of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE seeks a Research Technician (Part-Time Temporary) to assist with a study titled “A novel platform to facilitate provider adoption of cognitive care planning.” The role includes recruitment, screening, data collection, chart review, and coordinating with BrainCheck and UNMC teams.

The position supports clinical visits, helps administer surveys, and ensures documentation is uploaded into the EMR.

Qualifications

• College student or College graduate.
• No Experience.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment: review the EHR with PI and division faculty to identify eligible candidates.
• Screen and consent: contact candidates and family caregivers to discuss the study and obtain consent.
• Data collection: attend clinic visits to connect candidates with BrainCheck software and assist printing BrainCheck reports into EMR.
• Chart review: monitor enrolled subjects via EMR and gather data at prescribed timepoints.
• Coordination: liaise with BrainCheck team and UNMC PI and geriatrics clinic staff to optimize workflow.

Education

College student or College graduate

Job description

Research Technician (Part-Time Temporary)

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: Staff_14319

Department

Department Int Med Geriatrics/Palliative Med 50000588

Business Unit

Business Unit College of Medicine

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Part-Time Temporary

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, Varied

Remote/Telecommuting

Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity

Position Summary

The Research Assistant will assist with the research study titled “A novel platform to facilitate provider adoption of cognitive care planning” to recruit approximately 80 patients and caregivers. Recruited dyads will either receive a standard office visit or an office visit supplemented with the use of the BrainCheck software and being provided a BrainCheck produced visit summary. Duties will include:

• Study recruitment: RA will work with PI and division faculty to review the EHR to identify eligible candidates.
• Screen and consent: RA will contact candidate and family caregiver to discuss study and consent interested individuals for the study.
• Data collection: RA will attend clinic visits to connect candidates with BrainCheck software when indicated, and help physician with printing BrainCheck report and then uploading into EMR . RA will also time visits, and met with patient/caregiver after visit to administer survey instruments.
• Chart review: RA will monitor enrolled subjects during study via EMR review, and gather data at the prescribed timepoints.
• Coordination between BrainCheck and UNMC : RA will interact with BrainCheck team for troubleshooting of interface and software issues. RA will also work with UNMC PI and Geriatrics clinic staff and faculty to optimize study workflow.

Working Title Research Technician (Part-Time Temporary)

Job Title

Job Title Other Hourly Worker

Salary Grade

Salary Grade RA00

Appointment Type

Appointment Type W2 - TEMP NON FAC HRLY

Salary Range

Salary Range $15.00/hourly

Job Requisition Begin Date

Job Requisition Begin Date 12/30/2025

Application Review Date

Application Review Date 01/07/2025

Review Date Information:

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:

Required Education: Relevant coursework/specialized training or equivalent

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

College student or College graduate

Required Experience

Required Experience No Experience

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

NA

Required License

Required License No

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

NA

Required Computer Applications:

Required Computer Applications: Not Applicable

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

NA

Preferred Education:

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

NA

Preferred Experience:

NA

Preferred License:

Preferred License: No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

NA

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Computer Applications: Not Applicable

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Preferred Other Computer Applications: NA

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * *Will you accept PART-TIME TEMPORARY employment?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you a College student or College graduate?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you are a College student or College graduate, please elaborate (If No, indicate NA)

  (Open Ended Question)

• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other

Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or [e-mail] to request an accommodation.