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Research Study Assistant (Temporary)

UW group, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Job Description As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery The Department provides patient care services at Harrowview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Veterans Affairs & Puget Sound Health Care System, Northwest Hospital, and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. The Department is actively involved in clinical service, research programs, residency training programs, and educational programs, including oversight for the Virginia Merrill Bloedel Hearing Research Center. The department employs approximately 60 regular faculty, research and clinical fellows, 25 residents and 20 staff.

Temporary (12-month), Full-Time Research Study Assistant The Research Study Assistant will operate under supervision in a developmental auditory neuroscience laboratory conducting new and ongoing research projects at the University of Washington Virginia Merrill Bloedel Hearing Research Center.

The RSA will provide overall support for all aspects of a number of multi-focused research projects, ranging from definition of research problems through dissemination of results. The RSA will recruit, screen, and schedule research participants, collect EEG/MEG and psychophysical data, administer developmental assessments and parent questionnaires, monitor study progress, perform data entry, manage student assistants, and conduct day‑to‑day laboratory operations.

The RSA will work amongst a team of professionals including researchers, graduate students, technical support staff, research coordinators, undergraduate assistants/volunteers.

The RSA will be required to work with a wide age range of research participants from very young infants (2 months +) and their caregivers to adults. The RSA will be required to collect different types of data including EEG/MEG, hearing screening, psychophysical data, developmental assessments, as well as parent questionnaires. This position requires some flexibility with hours, including evenings and weekends, depending on research participant availability. Most data is collected in‑person with occasional remote sessions so the RSA is required to interact with caregivers, participants, as well as student research assistants in the laboratory.

Duties and Responsibilities Research Duties — Collect and manage experimental data (75%)

Recruit and schedule research participants

Obtain informed consent and maintain confidentiality of research participants and data

Collect data: EEG/MEG, hearing screening, psychophysical, developmental assessments, parent questionnaires

Assign and coordinate data collection and management duties of students

Create and manage a REDcap subject registry

Create and manage a REDcap data repository for study data

Manage and review data entry to ensure accuracy

Extract medical and/or behavioral information from research or clinical records of research participants

Administrative Responsibilities — 5%

Prepare, deliver, and track subject payment via gift cards or checks

Identify and order research equipment and supplies as needed, including investigating the best price available and maintaining relationships with vendors

Other Duties — 20%

Conduct literature reviews, retrieve articles and publications, monitor literature for new citations

Assist in manuscript and book chapter preparation

Prepare dissemination materials including PowerPoint presentations, graphics and posters

Draft and/or modify human subjects IRB applications

Minimum Requirements Two years of college-level coursework in a relevant academic area AND one year of appropriate experience, OR equivalent education/experience.

Desired Qualifications

Prior experience collecting EEG data

Prior experience in clinical research support, including working knowledge of issues relating to human subjects (obtaining informed consent, IRB, HIPAA, etc.)

Familiarity with running Matlab and/or Python scripts

Working Conditions

This position requires flexibility with work hours - may be required to work evenings and weekends depending on research subject availability.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum $44,256.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum $49,740.00 annual

Benefits For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/

About The UW Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

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