Student Research Worker – Infectious Diseases

• Job Type: Short Term Casual
• Bargaining Unit: n/a
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 10
• Salary Range: $22.00 per hour

Position Summary

The Student Research Worker will assist with recruiting, enrolling, and administering quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to eligible patients and providers. The Student Research Worker may also assist with data cleaning and conducting descriptive analyses with study data.

The Student Research Worker will have the opportunity to work closely with investigators and clinicians from Infectious Disease, Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center, and Dentistry to evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of a new initiative to provide HIV prevention services and linkage to HIV prevention and care at multiple dental sites in the NYP system. The Student Research Worker must feel comfortable working independently as well as with others in a clinical research setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with participant recruitment and screening procedures including participant education about the study, administering questionnaires, and collecting data in accordance with study protocols.
• Ensure that data and study samples are collected, transported, and stored in accordance with study protocols.
• Assist with analysis, interpretation, and presentation of collected data.
• Conduct the informed consent procedures and obtain a signed informed consent prior to initiating study-related procedures.
• Interact with study participants using English and Spanish as applicable.
• Perform additional related administrative duties as assigned.
• Perform other related duties, as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of related experience or equivalent in education, training, and experience in statistics, epidemiology, health behavior, or related field
• Strong decision-making skills and independent problem-solving
• Orientation to detail, ability to maintain accurate records and confidentiality
• Ability to interaction with patients and staff at all levels
• Computer skills and strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision 

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of HIV/ AIDS and sexually transmitted infections
• Experience with the ethical conduct of human subjects research
• Experience collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data
• Experience using online data collection tools (REDCap)
• Spanish language skills

Other Requirements

• Participation in the medical surveillance program
  • Contact with Patients and/or Human Subjects 
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements

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