Job Opportunity
August 9, 2016
Staff Research Assistant (work-study)
Job Summary
Seeking a bright, motivated work-study student to assist with data entry, research management, and preparation of reports for a variety of research studies within the Division.
As a Research Assistant in the Division of Genetic Epidemiology, you will contribute to groundbreaking research focused on understanding the genetic and environmental factors leading to complex human diseases, like cancer and diabetes. You will gain hands-on research experience and work alongside leading scientists, statisticians, bioinformatics experts, database administrators, laboratory technicians, and healthcare professionals.
We’re understanding of your class schedule and school work and offer flexibility with hours and work schedule.
This is an excellent opportunity for students who are interested, or majoring in:
– Life Sciences (biology, chemistry)
– Computer Science
– Genetic Epidemiology
– Information Systems
– Pre-health Sciences
Responsibilities
– Collect, verify, and enter data into the division’s secure database from a variety of sources including, laboratory results, participant questionnaires, literature sources, and medical records
– Assist with overall project management
– Maintain up-to-date files and records of research data
– Assist faculty and research employees in preparing manuscripts and presentation materials by creating slides, charts, graphs and handouts
– Draw pedigrees
– Create and mail informational packets to participants
– Perform general office support as needed including filing, sorting, mailing and faxing
– May support Database Administrator by assisting with computer programming and/or database maintenance
– May assist Clinical Study Coordinator with recruiting participants, obtaining consent, and/or contacting participants via phone
– May be required to run queries and reports using Excel and/or the division’s database
Applicants must apply through the HR website at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/54194