Job ID 12437 Location Case Main Campus Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Job Description POSITION OBJECTIVE Working under general supervision, the Research Assistant 2 is responsible for emotionally intelligent, culturally responsive, recruitment and collection of data for a large research project focused on patients with advanced cancer and their informal caregivers in accordance with an IRB-approved research protocol at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center main campus, and community locations and potentially other hospitals in the Cleveland area. The research assistant will provide input on overall study direction, addressing key data collection issues. In collaboration with the research team, this position will screen electronic medical records to determine subject eligibility, meet with patients and their caregivers to discuss the study and obtain consent and study data. The research assistant will communicate with clinical staff at the data collection site, assure human subjects' compliance, and address problems that may occur. The research assistant may also work on other research projects related to the current cancer study. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Plan and carry out research protocols according to specific instructions as outlined by principal investigator and project manager. Conduct activities related to informed consent, chart abstraction, and participant interviews. Communicate with clinical staff at the data collection site, assure human subjects' compliance, and address problems that may occur. Collect and analyze data, and track subjects to ensure timely collection of follow up interviews. May assist in developing improved techniques, projection methods or procedures. Provide input on overall study direction, addressing key data collection issues. (60%) Recruit, screen, and obtain data from research participants. Work on other research projects related to the cancer study. Oversee inventory. (20%) Participate in team meetings with the core research team and collaborators and contribute constructively to project discussions. Provide weekly progress reports to the principal investigator and project manager. Train new staff and direct the work of undergraduate students on the study. (15%) NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide support to the principal investigator for the preparation of reports, research abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for submission to academic conferences and peer-reviewed scientific journals. (2%) Must maintain required certifications for protection of human subjects (CREC). Maintain University Hospitals credentials. Complete yearly COI statement. (1%) Perform other duties as assigned. (2%) CONTACTS Department: Daily contact with the principal investigator, co-investigators, project manager and other research team members to discuss research and maintain workflow. Contact with the other School of Nursing research staff and faculty conducting related studies. University: Occasional contact with investigators conducting similar research within the university at education and research meetings. External: Frequent contact with medical, nursing and medical records staff at University Hospitals of Cleveland Medical Center (main campus and satellite locations) to exchange information. Students: Regular contact with BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD and other students who may assist with the study. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY This position has no direct supervision of staff employees. Train new staff; direct the work of students. QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience/Licensing: Bachelor's degree and 1 to 3 years of research, research assistance, or research related experience involving human participants; or Associate's degree in an approved biotechnology program and 2 to 4 years of experience required. Experience and s