Sobre este puesto de Research Assistant en University of Rochester
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Job Location (Full Address):
187 Edinburgh St, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14608Opening:
Worker Subtype:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Department:
210632 Psychology-MHFCWork Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)Range:
UR URG 104 HCompensation Range:
$19.04 - $26.63The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
The Human Subject Research Coordinator Trainee at Mt. Hope Family Center will collect psychological research data on a federally-funded research investigation. This research study seeks to extend knowledge on how exposure to child abuse/neglect and early adversity impacts health and well-being throughout the life course. Study participants are adults and children. The position requires experience conducting research with families from diverse backgrounds.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Conduct a variety of assessments with families (adults and children), including interviews, surveys, and physiological measurements.
- Assist with recruitment and retention of participants for the study. This includes regular driving in the community.
- Enter research visit information and study data into project databases; complete basic health assessments (e.g., blood pressure, anthropomorphic measurements) and assist with MRI scans.
- Contact participants and schedule research visits; maintain good relations with participants and address any questions or concerns.
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Associate's degree required in appropriate discipline plus 2-3 years specialized experience in related field strongly preferred
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Prior experience as a Phlebotomist preferred
- 1-2 years of research experience working with human subjects or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Word processing and data analysis software preferred
- Familiarity and comfort with Excel, ACCESS, and other databases, and statistical software such as SPSS, are preferred.
- Transportation of research participants to and from the Center, transporting biological samples to URMC labs, and recruitment in the community using personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed).
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Driver’s License
- Phlebotomy preferred
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