Research Technician 2-OB/GYN (Knoxville)

Market Range: 05

Hiring Salary: $19.10/Hourly

THIS IS A PART-TIME GRANT FUNDED POSITION (20 HOURS PER WEEK)

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of the faculty researcher, the Research Technician 2 works in collaboration with team members and stakeholders to carry out all aspects of physical activity and metabolism-related research and translational and clinical research in the field of OBGYN. This position carries out scholarly activities affiliated with the Physical Activity and Metabolism (PAM) Lab and support grant-funded projects affiliated with the PAM Lab and/or awarded to the Department of OBGYN.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists investigators with the design of studies by reviewing proposals to determine methods best suited to study objectives.
2. Assists investigator and research team with the execution and coordination of Investigator-Initiated Clinical and Translational Research affiliated with the PAM Lab and/or Department of OBGYN.
3. Assists faculty with the management and maintenance of study-specific IRB documents.
4. Performs a variety of routine tests, sample processing, and experiments, after appropriate training from direct supervisor according to established standard scientific and clinical research protocols.
5. Assists with the maintenance of study-specific Master Trial File and Essential Trial Documents.
6. Assists with screening potential subjects, reviewing and documenting patient medical histories and concurrent medication lists, obtaining informed consent from patients, coordinating study visits, and collecting study data.
7. Assists with the acquisition, management, and maintenance of study supplies including any study-related medical equipment, lab supplies, and subject diaries.
8. Assists investigator and research team with regulatory and compliance activities.
9. Collects samples, specimens, and other data from human participants and processes/sorts/measures/labels/ships samples and specimens.
10. Facilitates study-specific communications and meetings with investigators and other team members and completes other tasks as directed that may be required to facilitate research activities in the PAM Lab and/or the Department of OB/GYN.
11. Troubleshoots system and technical laboratory problems after consultation with the supervisor.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Health or Biological Science, or related field. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: OR a combination of college coursework and work experience to equal four (4) years.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to create and maintain extensive medical records on clinical research subjects.
• Ability to understand complex diagnoses and procedures.
• Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures, medical records, documentation, and HIPPA regulations.
• Understanding of Basic Research Principles for Clinical and Applied Science Research Studies.
• Knowledge of basic biosafety and lab protocols and procedures.
• Knowledge of research protocols.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Intermediate-level computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications for various electronic data capture programs.

WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work weekends.