Research Associate, Q-PRO, Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department:

85043 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Public Health Sciences: Social Sciences

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Pay Range

$34.90 - $52.35

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, perform qualitative and patient-reported outcomes research activities to support projects being conducted by the Qualitative and Patient Reported Outcomes (Q-PRO) Shared Resource. The primary goal of the Q-PRO Shared Resource is to collaborate with and support Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center members and other faculty by providing infrastructure, consultation, and mentoring for research protocols that use qualitative designs and patient-reported outcomes measurement to enhance peer-reviewed cancer-focused research.

With study team investigators, direct and coordinate various aspects of the project including planning, implementation, evaluation and dissemination. Requires the use of judgment and discretion in performing the assigned duties and responsibilities related to the project.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree or comparable graduate degree with six to eight years of relevant research experience (including relevant experience in graduate school). Supervisory ability preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Maintain certification in the ethical conduct of research with human subjects (CITI and other IRB training).

2. Meet with investigators who have requested services to understand their projects and determine a mutually agreed upon scoop of work and timeline.

3. Provide input on qualitative study design, including supporting investigators with grant proposals, and data collection materials, as needed.

4. Conduct qualitative data collection, including interviews and focus groups.

5. Serve as a moderator, co-moderator, or note-taker during focus groups, as needed.

6. Review audio-recordings and transcripts as needed to ensure accuracy and quality of textual data.

7. Code and analyze textual data independently or collaboratively.

8. Write reports independently or collaboratively.

9. Participate in manuscript preparation with investigators as needed.

10. Conduct literature searches on patient-reported outcomes measures, obtain copies of PRO measures and relevant literature, and write summaries to support investigators with research, including trial design and proposal preparation. 

11. Track and log time spent on each project for billing purposes.

12. Participate in weekly team meetings and work collaboratively with other Q-PRO team members.

13. Complete ongoing qualitative research training and skill development activities, as needed.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience with qualitative data collection and analysis, including analytic software such as Atlas.ti or Dedoose

Excellent organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills

Spanish fluency and Spanish-language interviewing skills preferred

Demonstrates knowledge of scientific principles

Strong computer skills

Strong communication skills

Public speaking experience

Ability to prepare grant proposals with minimal supervision

Peer reviewed publications, plus oral or poster presentations at national meetings

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Clean, comfortable, office environment

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family b