Research Assistant I/II - Pediatric Surgery - data research (Finance)

This is an exciting opportunity for the Pediatric Surgery research team to support data of the research! This full-time non-exempt position is located at 6431 Fannin St., Houston, Texas 77030. Your background in data receipt and analysis is needed for our involvement in an International Pediatric Trauma Consortium Clinical Trial. This is a data-based research role.

Utilizing analytical and data management tools, performs intermediate-level data creation, management, analysis, and troubleshooting activities in support of multiple research projects and studies. Works to maintain a large and growing, international dataset. Will be building a data input system/process for a large, multicenter clinical trial.

Performs occasional, basic statistical analyses associated with research projects. Supports clinical providers, including (but not limited to) nurses, nurse practitioners, and physicians (usually pediatric surgeons) in data management.

This exciting opportunity is in-person, with future potential for hybrid work.

POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Responsible for managing/maintaining data for multiple projects or research efforts.

2. Creates, supports, and troubleshoots tools or software used to manage data.

3. Develops and maintains quality controls for all research databases.

4. Designs database queries and compiles, analyzes, and reports statistical data for research projects.

5. Interfaces with vendors and offsite (often international) researchers and coordinators.

6. Interfaces with our care team on a daily basis.

7. Other duties as assigned.

8. A positive attitude and ability to work with a team are mandatory.

Detailed knowledge of query design, report creation, and graphic representations of data.

Knowledge and experience managing complex databases.

Experience providing analysis of data.

Must be facile with: Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word

Preferred: RedCap, GraphPad Prism (or equivalent data analysis and graphical software)

Position Summary:

Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects.

Position Key Accountabilities:

Under close supervision, conducts research activities according to research protocol. Research activities may include some or all of the following: patient recruiting and screening, traditional laboratory experiments and activities, informatics, field interviewer recruiting, screening and training and/or animal laboratories.

May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.

Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed.

Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department.

Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff.

As needed, may coordinate the work of laboratory technicians and assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results.

Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

General knowledge of research fields.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education.

Minimum Experience:

No years of experience.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds constantly and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.