Research Assistant II – Alzheimers Biomarker Laboratory Position Available In Washington, Rhode Island

Research Assistant II•Alzheimer’s Biomarker Laboratory 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars Green Hall, 35 Campus Avenue, Kingston, RI 02881 Position Information Posting Number SF01988 Job Title Research Assistant II•Alzheimer’s Biomarker Laboratory Position Number 106333 FTE 1.00 FLSA Non-Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PTAA•

Professional/Tech/Admin Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level:

3

Pay Grade Range Salary Range:

$35,054•$50,383 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited Department Information Department Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sc Contact(s) Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: ( https://jobs.uri.edu ) Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded Yes Extension Contingency Notes ____________________________________________________________________________________ Position is full-time calendar year, limited to 05/31/2026 with anticipated renewal. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Job Description Summary The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by April 24, 2025. Applications received after April 24, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

About URI :

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land•grant and sea-grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI, and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City. ________________________________________________________________________________________________

BASIC FUNCTION

: Under general supervision, support the clinical research mission of the Alzheimer’s biomarker laboratory by conducting specific research protocols, including data management, and assisting with experiments including data collection, preparation, and cleanup. Research involves interaction with human subjects. Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

: Provide support for data collection and analysis for specific research protocols as assigned by Principal Investigator. Assist in data management and analysis of data for assigned projects in Alzheimer’s Biomarker Lab for several multi-site observational studies of retinal biomarkers in Alzheimer’s disease. Assist in preparation of project protocols and intervention and assessment materials. Maintain documentation of data collection and assist with data management and data entry into a computer database. Collect research data by accurately completing all visit forms and documenting activities as directed. Maintain accurate and up to date study records ensuring and respecting confidentiality. Schedule research appointments and maintain research project calendars. Maintain and complete all paperwork, forms, and logs associated with study protocols. Draft meeting minutes. Assist in maintaining office procedures. Maintain project and clinic policies regarding confidentiality. Attend regularly scheduled supervision, team meetings, conference calls and program meetings as required by PI. Work collaboratively with staff in the Alzheimer’s Biomarker Lab and Butler Hospital’s Memory and Aging Program. Maintain quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control in accordance with established hospital, University and department policies, procedures, and objectives.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

: Perform other duties as required.

LICENSES , TOOLS , AND EQUIPMENT

: Personal computers, printers; word processing, database and spreadsheet software; RedCap database management. Must provide own transportation. Required Qualifications

REQUIRED

: 1. Bachelor’s degree. 2. Minimum of one year experience in clinical research. 3. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills. 4. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills. 5. Demonstrated time management and organization skills. 6. Demonstrated problem solving skills. 7. Demonstrated ability to protect confidential health information. 8. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations. 9. Must provide own transportation. Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED

: 1. Demonstrated ability to work with older adults in a research and/or clinical setting. 2. Demonstrated experience with Alzheimer’s disease clinical research. _______________________________________________________________________________________ The University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability. Environmental Conditions The Alzheimer’s Biomarker Laboratory is based on the URI, Kingston Campus, however most of the protocols are performed at Butler Hospital’s Memory and Aging Program. Clearance is required to be on campus and interact with participants at Butler Hospital. Posting Date 04/07/2025 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach the following 3 ( PDF ) documents to your online

Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter. (#2) Resume. (#3) Other Document•References•the names and contact information of three professional references. (

Note:

this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).

Quicklink for Posting https:

//jobs.uri.edu/postings/14971 Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Resume Other Document•References Optional Documents