STEPS Neuroscience RPA NeuroBank Research Assistant

Lexington, KY              ·            Full time

STEPS Neuroscience RPA NeuroBank Research Assistant

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Posting Details

Job Title                                                        STEPS Neuroscience RPA NeuroBank Research Assistant

Requisition Number                                TE07865

Department Name                                  40118:Neuroscience Research Initiative

Work Location                                           Lexington, KY

Salary Range                                              $17/hour

Type of Position                                        Temporary

Position Time Status                               Full-Time

Required Education                                

Required Related Experience             

Required License/Registration/Certification     

Physical Requirements                          Sitting/standing/walkingfor long periods

Shift                                                               Work Shift: 8 am – 5 pm
Hours Per Week :                                      40

Job Summary                                            

Neuroscience RPA seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to assist in all aspects of the NeuroBank, a neuroscience-focused biobank. This person will assist the program coordinator in consenting patients, collecting and processing human samples, and managing clinical and regulatory data. This job will provide training for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to gain proficiency in consenting patients for clinical research, interacting with residents, nurses, physicians, and clinical coordinators, benchtop skills for processing different human samples and isolating various fractions from biofluids, and opportunities to learn data entry in clinical databases such as RedCap and OnCore, with the purpose of contributing human samples to ongoing neuroscience-related research projects at UK.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities               

Skills/Knowledge: Pipetting, Benchtop experience, Centrifuge, Spreadsheets, EPIC, RedCap, OnCore.

Abilities:

• Good interpersonal communication skills. Consenting/clinical research or phlebotomy experience is helpful.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?     No

Preferred Education/Experience      

Deadline to Apply                                    11/12/2023

University Community of Inclusion  

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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