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　　Posting Details

　　Position Information

　　About MSM

　　Morehouse School of Medicine ( MSM ) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation’s leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It’s also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders.

　　We exist to:

　　• Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;

　　• Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;

　　• Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service;

　　With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.

　　At Morehouse School of Medicine, we’re leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM !

　　Posting Number NONAC3062

　　Job Title Research Assistant II

　　Position Title Research Assistant II

　　Position Type Non-Faculty

　　Number of vacancies 1

　　Salary Commensurate upon experience

　　Department Clinical Rsch Ctr-CRC

　　Position Summary

　　Positions in this job family provide direction and support for scientific and research activities. Responsibilities of jobs in this family include supporting or conducting scientific research and the collection, analysis, and reporting of data. Typical functions include grants administration, theoretical and applied research, human subject compliance, and laboratory support services.

　　Critical Skills/knowledge

　　Skill in data summaries/graphics and quantitative analysis using simple statistical methods like the t-test/chi square through statistical computational software like SAS / SPSS /R etc. and EXCEL

　　Basic conceptual understanding of relational database systems and/or platforms like REDcap

　　Ability to learn how to build data structure(s) using database platforms for research data based on study design and protocol

　　Ability to develop specific data codes/codebook and dictionaries for the built-in data structures

　　Skill in communication both orally and in writing

　　Ability to work collegially with others and take instructions from senior study biostatistician and bioinformatician as part of a collaborative team

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Education: Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

　　Experience: 2-4 years of related experience.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Master’s degree.

　　Clinical experience.

　　Closing Date

　　Open Until Filled No

　　Special Instructions to Applicants

　　Quick Link https://careers.msm.edu/postings/17921

　　EEO Statement Summary

　　Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

　　Job Duties

　　Description of Job Duty

　　Collaboratively develops methods for data collection and provide simple analyses in a timely manner.

　　Works closely with study biostatistics and bioinformatics teams to help develop data dictionaries and vocabularies to inform the development of study databases.

　　Manages data and research study applications in REDCap and regularly tracks the content of the data coming into the database to inform future processes

　　Helps develop and implement regular and timey Quality Control (QC) protocols and procedures for incoming data.

　　Works closely with study biostatistics and bioinformatics teams to help develop/maintain data structure and data analyses

　　Develops and updates regulatory, Institutional Review Board ( IRB ), and consent forms/documents

　　Assists in the development and formulation of project reports, studies, and other technical documentation

　　Attend weekly team meetings, monthly webinars, and conference calls with RCMI Coordination Center and other partners to discuss evaluations, progress and ensure effective conduct of communications across the networks

　　Basic knowledge of statistical software and strong technology procedures

　　Assists in planning and conducting research studies and summarize findings

　　Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements

　　All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

　　Immunization

　　Immunization Requirements

　　It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are required to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID -19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

　　Posting Specific Questions

　　Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

　　What is your highest level of completed education? High School/GED

　　Associate's Degree

　　Bachelor's Degree

　　Master's Degree

　　EdD, MD, PhD, DrPH, JD

　　Describe your related experience and provide with length of experience. (Open Ended Question)

　　Please provide your salary requirement. Do Not Enter Negotiable, a specified salary range is required. Not providing a salary requirement will result in your application being incomplete and will not be considered. (Open Ended Question)

　　Applicant Documents

　　Required Documents

　　Curriculum Vitae or Resume

　　Optional Documents

　　Cover Letter