Job Description:

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 Senior Staff Research Assistant - HPRC. This position works as a TSET Health Promotion Research Center team member on multiple ongoing research studies that use smartphones, tablets, and sensors (e.g., mobile carbon monoxide monitor, GPS) to collect data and automatically intervene to reduce unhealthy behaviors in real-time. The Senior Staff Research Assistant will work closely with the Senior Program Manager to oversee and delegate research activities, manage participant payments, and create smartphone apps. Duties also include 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.

Learn more about the Health Promotion Research Center here.

Duties:

• THIS IS NOT A BIOMEDICAL/BENCH SCIENCE POSITION


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  Data Collection. Supervises and trains staff in statewide and nationwide data collection procedures including the informed consent process, interaction with research participants, and actual data collection (e.g., in person questionnaires, smartphone-based questionnaires).


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  Record Keeping. Meticulously follows study protocols. Maintains clear, concise, and consistent logs of reported issues and work performed. Prepares various reports containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content that may be submitted for publication.


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  Task Delegation. Delegates tasks among research coordinators, technicians, and assistants. Ensures all tasks are completed in a timely fashion.


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  Project Assistance. Assists principal investigator. May recruit research subjects, provide administrative assistance, oversee the daily operations of the project, etc. Presents study updates and other research materials to the principal investigator, other team members, and potentially at local and national conferences.


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  Data Analysis. Works with team Biostatisticians to conduct data analyses. Discusses data analyses with principal investigator.


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  As Needed. Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Department Preferences:

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, or other Healthcare field.


• Knowledge and experience with clinical trial data collection.

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in a Biological Science, Chemistry, or Physical Science or related field, AND:

• 24 months research laboratory experience.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months equivalent experience in the aforementioned fields in lieu of the Bachelor’s degree, for a total of 72 months combined research assistant and/or technician experience.

Skills:

• Knowledge and experience in research methods including clinical trial data collection procedures and IRB processes. 


• Pays close attention to detail. 


• Experience with patient recruitment preferred.


• Ability to analyze data and keep records.


• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.


• Ability to supervise research technicians or assistants

Working Conditions:

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  Physical: Standing for prolonged periods. Manual dexterity. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Reaching, bending, and stooping.


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  Environmental: Laboratory Environment. Exposure to biohazardous materials, chemicals, odors, and/or carcinogens.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.

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