Undergraduate Research Assistant

Purdue University; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

An academic institution is seeking an Undergraduate Research Assistant for a 12-week clinical trial study in Lafayette, Louisiana. Responsibilities include field data collection, conducting echocardiograms, and assessing participants’ health. The role is open to sophomore nursing students or higher and requires no prior experience. Candidates must have transportation to the study site and complete necessary training. This opportunity offers valuable experience in research and clinical practices.

Qualifications

• Students must be sophomore level or higher and currently enrolled in the School of Nursing.
• No prior experience necessary.
• Transportation to IVH required.

Responsibilities

• Travel to meet with veterans enrolled in the study.
• Conduct a point-of-care echocardiogram and lung ultrasound.
• Document in an electronic record system on a tablet.

Education

Sophomore level or higher and currently enrolled in the School of Nursing

Job description

Job Title: Undergraduate Research Assistant

City: W. Lafayette

Job Description

Job Summary

The undergraduate research assistant (RA) will be responsible for data collection in the field for a clinical trial. This is a 12‑week pilot study to be conducted at the Indiana Veteran’s Home (IVH).

• Travel to the IVH 3 or 4 times per week (scheduled days and times) to meet with a cohort of veterans enrolled in the study.

For each study participant:

• Conduct a point‑of‑care echocardiogram and lung ultrasound using a handheld device.
• Conduct a brief physical assessment including lung sounds.
• Ask the participant a few questions about how they feel (predetermined).
• Weigh the participant.
• Measure vital signs.
• Document in an electronic record system on a tablet.
• Collect a microsample of blood once per week.

Education: Students must be sophomore level or higher and currently enrolled in the School of Nursing.

Experience: No prior experience necessary.

• Students will be required to complete CITI research ethics training.
• Students will be required to attend training sessions to use ultrasound devices and other equipment.
• Students must have transportation to the IVH.

Education

• At least sophomore level and currently enrolled in the School of Nursing.

Experience

• No prior experience required.

FLSA Status

Non‑Exempt