Research Assistant, Department of Health and Exercise Science Position Available In Forsyth, North Carolina

Application Instructions:

External Applicants:

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Current Employees:

Apply from your existing Workday account. Do not apply from the website. Log in to Workday. Click on the Jobs Hub and select Browse Jobs. Locate the position and click Apply. Update your Education and Job History. •Cover letter required for all positions and optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality positions unless otherwise specified. Job Description Summary Implements, coordinates, and administers human subjects research data collection measures, to include but not limited to anthropometric assessments, muscular function and power evaluations, mobility assessments, and pain and activity questionnaires. Research assistant will participate in subject eligibility screening/determination. Interaction with study participants is substantial, however additional responsibilities such as adverse event management and reporting may be required. In addition to study subjects, research assistant will interact with other departmental or University staff, study project manager, and Principal Investigator (PI); research assistant may employ independent decision-making with regards to implementation of study protocols, as appropriate. Position is grant-funded (two years) and subject to annual renewal by sponsor.

Job Description Essential Functions:

In collaboration with the study project manager and PI, may conduct eligibility pre-screening via telephone or in-person interviews. Schedules participant data collection visits and coordinates with other study personnel to ensure efficient collection of study data while minimizing participant burden. In compliance with study protocols, collects, enters/downloads, processes, cleans, analyzes, and/or manages human subjects research data. Exercises judgment to revise or adapt protocols as required. At discretion of project manager and/or PI, may monitor subject compliance with study data collection protocols and prepare individual progress reports for participants. May administer contact protocol for follow-up with non-adherent study participants. May organize, compile, and enter study data into web-based data entry application(s) and perform data verification and “cleaning” functions. Uses professional judgment to ensure the safety of study participants and ensure operational efficiency. Makes independent decisions concerning participants and special situations related to study intervention(s). Complies with Institutional policies, study protocols and procedures, and DHHS and IRB guidelines for human subjects research.

Other Functions:

May oversee work of student workers.

Performs planning, organizing, or administrative functions in support of and necessary to the successful completion of study protocol(s).

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in Health & Exercise Science, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, or related field, Master’s degree preferred. Prior human subjects research experience preferred. NIH-approved training in the protection of human subjects required within three months of hire. General knowledge of human subjects research procedures and practices. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster relationships with individuals who have diverse educational and socioeconomic backgrounds. Proficiency with word processing software (preferably Word) and spreadsheet applications. Proficiency with coding software (MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, etc.)

Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to lift objects weighing 25 lbs. occasionally 2. Ability to bend, stoop, grasp, and reach 3. Not exposed to adverse environmental conditions; work is performed in indoor settings with climate control

Accountabilities:

Responsible for own work. May oversee work of student employees, volunteers, and/or interns. May exercise independent judgment in working and collaborating with personnel from Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist/Wake Forest School of Medicine. Additional Job Description Time Type Requirement Full time Note to

Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor. In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment. Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, you may find a copy of the current Annual Security and Fire Safety Report by visiting police.wfu.edu/clery Please contact University Police if you would like a hard copy or if you have any questions regarding the content of this report. University Police can be reached at 336-758-5591.

About WFU:

Wake Forest University, formed in 1834, has experienced decades of growth and innovation. WFU is a distinctive university that combines a liberal arts core with graduate and professional schools and innovative research programs. The University embraces the teacher-scholar ideal, which prizes the personal interaction between students and faculty. It is a place where exceptional teaching, fundamental research and discovery, and the engagement of faculty and students in the classroom and the laboratory are paramount. Wake Forest University is a community that seeks the enlightenment and freedom which come through diligent study and learning. Its higher goal, however, is to give life to the University motto “Pro Humanitate,” as members translate a passion for knowledge into compassionate service. The community shares a tradition that embraces freedom and integrity and acknowledges the worth of the individual. The heritage, established by the school’s founders and nurtured by succeeding generations, promotes a democratic spirit arising from open-mindedness and discourse. Wake Forest fosters compassion and caring for others. Its collective strength and character are derived from the values and distinctive experiences of each individual; therefore, it affirms the richness of human intellect and culture and its contribution to knowledge, faith, reason, and dialogue. Furthermore, it strives toward a society in which good will, respect, and equality prevail. To that end, Wake Forest University rejects hatred and bigotry in any form and promotes justice, honor, and mutual trust.

The University is comprised of:

the undergraduate college, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Divinity, School of Law, and School of Medicine (located on the Bowman Gray campus with Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center) and today enrolls about 4,846 undergraduates and 2,823 students in graduate programs at its principal location, the Reynolda campus. Students at Wake Forest University enjoy a great deal of access to and interaction with world-class faculty both in and out of the classroom setting with a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Wake Forest employs approximately 2,772 full and part-time faculty and staff. Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the fifteen-team Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the university has adopted the motto “pro humanitate,” which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. Wake Forest has a strong commitment to holistic, eight-dimensional well-being for students, faculty and staff as evidenced in the Thrive initiative. Winston-Salem, North Carolina Wake Forest is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally located in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. Winston-Salem is a family-friendly city with high quality schools, numerous outdoor recreational activities and events, and is known for its vibrant and thriving arts scene. Winston-Salem residents enjoy close proximity to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains (1.5 hours) and Atlantic beaches (4 hours), a moderate climate with four distinct seasons, a very reasonable cost of living, and an eclectic variety of restaurants, wine bars, and breweries for dining with friends and family. Winston-Salem offers many of the amenities of a large city but with the sense of community and quality of life of a smaller town.