Research Technician 3 - Ophthalmology

University of Tennessee, Knoxville   Memphis, TN   Full-time     Research
Posted on April 17, 2024
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Market Range: 07

Hiring Salary: $20.65/Hourly

THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Research Technician 3 supports data mining and machine learning studies to detect retinal conditions by focusing on research regulatory management, data collection, and coordination of all communication needs associated with a related research program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Manages all regulatory issues, including protocol submissions, study record keeping, continuing approval, communication, and any other requirements specified by IRB.
  2. Oversee adherence to research regulations including drafting/obtaining informed consent forms, data management, drafting/updating/collection/storage of all trial related forms and paperwork, adverse event reports, and any additional requirements specified by IRB.
  3. Participates in all additional resources and data collection, storage, management, auditing, and security as directed by research and program leadership.
  4. Develops a manual of operations for research studies and implements research protocols according to the manual of operations and IRB approved protocols.
  5. Organizes datasets of the lab and create documentation of related studies.
  6. Oversees the marketing/public relations/advertising of the program's offerings and accomplishments to lay and professional audiences.
  7. Takes lead responsibility for continuous, proactive communication with community partners, academic collaborators, research subjects, and stakeholders.
  8. Maintains detailed records of implementation of study activities according to timeline and problem-solve when needed to overcome delays to scheduled activities.
  9. Plans, executes, and creates/maintains records and minutes for all meetings and video/teleconferences.
  10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience in public health, statistics, or experience in an academic research setting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Ability to work both independently and in close contact with a study team, clinical providers, patients, academic collaborators, students, and community participants.
  • Highly developed organizational and time management skills.
  • Fluency with research management and regulatory issues; strong personal drive and work ethic aimed towards personal and professional enrichment.
  • Ability to learn and expand skills within this position.
  • Comfort with quantitative/qualitative data collection, scientific writing community-based health research, and public presentation.
  • Impeccable interpersonal and communication skills across a wide spectrum of colleagues, stakeholders, and collaborators, across a wide assortment of work settings located at the Medical School and within the community.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work evenings and weekends. May require occasional overnight travel.


University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Memphis , TN