Research Technician

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

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High School diploma/GED plus two (2) years of experience performing tests in a research laboratory required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Interest in acquiring skills and implementing clinical, sociodemographic, cognitive, affective, and behavioral assessments of child, adolescent and adult study participants.

• Ability to work in collaboration with clinics in Neurology and Psychology to ensure ethical practices and consistency in collection of participant research data.

• Ability to evaluate safety of participants entering MRI environment (e.g. researching various implants/devices, conducting thorough screening to ensure no adverse events in the scanner).

• Ability to identify problems and crises that arise (angry or upset participants, participants getting lost en route to studies, etc.) and resolving them or reporting to supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor degree in neurosciences, psychology, communication, data science or relevant discipline.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Screen and assess participants for ongoing studies within the BIRC. Much of this recruitment will be done on-site at affiliated clinics located at Searcy, Russellville, and Hot Springs.

• Screen potential participants to determine eligibility, schedule initial intake assessments, and provide reminder phone calls and texts as needed.

• Conduct informed consents to ensure participants have accurate information related to the study.

• Participate in behavioral data collection by conducting participant clinical interviews and assisting participants on self-report measures, and ensuring compliance with all study protocols during data collection activities.

• Coordinate recruitment activities and data collection between BIRC and clinical staff in Psychiatry, Neurology, or other collaborating departments.

• Monitor participants in follow-up portions of studies to ensure accurate and timely collection of longitudinal data on research projects.

• Assist the BIRC team with data acquisition including running behavioral tasks and collecting psychophysiological data (e.g., skin conductance, heart rate, electromyographic recording of facial muscle responses).

• Assist, on an ongoing basis, in achieving the targeted enrollment goals for all actively enrolling BIRC studies.

• Complete research documentation to ensure accurate and up-to date research records and participant tracking information.

• Provide data management and entry, maintain electronic data capture, and establish new databases for new projects.

• Serve as backup to Research Coordinator for participant compensation using petty cash accounts and maintaining detailed compensation records.

• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team environment by daily interaction with BIRC faculty and staff, research participants and administrative support.

• Serve as support staff for MRI procedures, primarily supporting the execution of safety procedures.

• Set up and breaking down the MR suite, ensuring data quality and managing the data transfer process.

• Attend Siemens MRI and safety training and implement scanner safety and quality control programs.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.