Research Assistant (50-80%)
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Understanding of clinical workflows in inpatient and nursing home environments
- Understanding of nursing care
- Experience with electronic health records
- Confidence in recruiting and interacting with nursing staff in clinical settings
- Confidence working with persons living with dementia and family caregivers
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Exceptional organizational abilities
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively
- Skill in setting priorities and meeting deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to anticipate needs, problems, and potential issues
- Use of judgment, foresight, and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and suggest solutions
- Valid driving license and ability to meet and maintain UI Fleet Safety Program driving standards
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience as a healthcare provider (such as RN, LPN, CNA, MA)
- Knowledge of UI Healthcare policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines
- Experience with EPIC
- Experience with REDCap
- Knowledge of dementia care
- Experience in clinical research, particularly in protocol management
- Experience screening, recruiting, enrolling, and obtaining informed consent from research subjects
- Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and procedures, including IRB guidelines
- Experience processing expense reimbursements and compensation
Application Details
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
Benefits Highlights
Regular salaried position. Pay Level 3A. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information about Why Iowa? Click here.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
