Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Division of Anatomic and Molecular Pathology (AMP) in the Department of Pathology and Immunology is seeking an organized and detail-oriented research assistant/research coordinator to provide essential administrative support for clinical and translational research projects in the division, which may include retrospective studies on archived tissue, correlative studies between clinical and pathologic data, among others. The candidate will assist with data collection and management, report preparation, and research compliance. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in an academic and clinical setting.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Research Materials Retrieval and Tracking

• Retrieve tissue blocks and histology slides for projects, and keep track of the materials.
• Return the materials when studies are completed.

Data Collection

• Identify research cases from institutional databases based on inclusion and exclusion criteria to identify cases eligible for research projects.
• Collect, organize, and maintain research data. Establishes record-keeping systems. Pull data from pathology reports and electronic medical records. Ensure data privacy, integrity and accuracy.

Facilitate Research Requests

• Maintain a database of active research projects in the division.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Patient care setting.
• Office environment.
• Laboratory environment.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Depending on projects, this position may work in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards and the need to wear personal protective equipment. 

Equipment

• Office equipment.
• Laboratory equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role.

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Clinical Research, Clinical Study Protocols, Communication, Computer Software, Computer Systems, Detailed Reports, Interpersonal Communication, Laboratory Instrumentation, Organizing, Research Support, Working Independently

Grade

C09

Salary Range

$47,400.00 - $71,200.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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