Research Assistant II - University of North Texas System

Title: Research Assistant II

Employee Classification: Research Assistant II

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Health Institutes & Centers

Department: HSC-Inst Translational Research-304700

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Institute for Translational Research is devoted to bringing novel diagnostics and interventions to patients and families suffering from neurodegenerative diseases, fostering translational research in neurodegenerative diseases at UNTHSC, and Create solutions for a healthier community. Our team spans basic "bench-top" science, clinical research, community-based research and clinical trials. Our translational approach is intended to foster discovery and expedite those discoveries toward the benefit of those suffering from brain disease. A particular emphasis of ITR is the development of personalized (or person-focused) medicine for Alzheimer's disease.

Position Overview

This position will participate in the administration and monitoring of clinical research studies and/or clinical trials. It will analyze and evaluate clinical data gathered during research, ensure compliance with protocol and overall clinical objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of scientific research techniques, methods and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with fellow researchers, staff members, faculty, supervisors and students. Academic writing skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties:

• Conduct face-to-face and/or telephone interviews with subjects, in accordance with predetermined interview protocol, data collection procedures and documentation standards 
• Conduct neuropsychological testing 
• Participate in community recruitment of research participants and screening into studies 
• Scoring of interview and testing data 
• QC of files and data collected 
• Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary 

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8a- 5p On-Site

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

N/A

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.