The University of Oklahoma - Norman, OK
posted 2 days ago
About the position
OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is Oklahoma's only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Center, and one of only 72 NCI-Designated Cancer Centers in the United States. This highly competitive accreditation ensures that our patients receive the highest standard of care and have access to the most advanced cancer treatment options. The Stephenson Cancer Center's Health Promotion Research Center (HPRC) is now hiring for a Staff Research Assistant. This position works on multiple ongoing research studies and it serves as the first point of contact for participants at HPRC. Primary duties include completing participant referrals, screening applicants, data collection, record keeping, data analyses, and report preparation. Research studies include multiple NIH funded and pilot randomized controlled trials focused on health behavior change (e.g., smoking cessation, alcohol use reduction/cessation, marijuana use reduction/cessation). There are ample opportunities to be included on research publications.
Responsibilities
- Conducts research and laboratory analysis for research staff, including measuring and weighing compounds and solutions, isolating, identifying and preparing specimens, and collecting samples and other research information.
- Participates in clinical research projects collecting data from patients and/or participants in a study.
- Collects various forms of data pertaining to the research project or projects, which could include database information and/or hard files. Conducts data analyses, interprets data, draws conclusions, and discusses with principal investigator.
- Keeps detailed logs of all research related projects or activities.
- Conducts literature searches.
- Prepares various reports containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content that may be submitted for publication.
- Constructs tests or assists in the construction of tests.
- Collaborates with other researchers or colleagues.
- Participates in meetings and presents research findings to fellow researchers and Principal Investigator.
- Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a Biological Science, Chemistry, or Physical Science or related field.
- 12 months research laboratory experience.
- Will accept 48 months equivalent experience in lieu of the Bachelor's Degree for a total of 60 months research experience.
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., psychology, social work, sociology, public health)
