Research Study Assistant (Multiple Positions)

Office of Research and External Funding

College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Market Range 03

Position Description:

Performs biomedical &/or social-behavioral research by administering tests &/or questionnaires following protocols; collecting, compiling, tabulating &/or processing responses; gathering information; &/or assisting in the preparation of material for inclusion in reports. Completes all activities by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all relevant current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the UT Institutional Review Board (IRB), and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

Doctor Pfammatter's project (EVO Study) develops and tests interventions to promote weight loss, multiple healthy diet and physical activity changes by utilizing health promotionists, wearable devices, and mobile smartphone applications. We aim to reduce risk factors for chronic disease by optimizing innovative technology-supported interventions to catalyze healthy behavior change. The Research Study Assistant will be trained and supervised to assist with conducting group, webinar, and telephone coaching sessions. Additionally, the Research Study Assistant will be trained to conduct outcomes assessments for behavioral interventions which includes anthropometric measurements and survey administration.

Fully Remote - Grant Funded

Responsibilities:

• Recruits study participants.

• Reviews & obtains informed consent.

• Schedules study visits with participants.

• Conducts interviews.

• Scores test results.

• Collects survey data.

• Follow protocols to determine pretreatment & eligibility requirements of protocol from completion to registration of participants.

• Maintains communication with key personnel & participants to maintain project study flow.

• Assists with conducting group, webinar, and telephone coaching sessions.

• Assists with conducting physical measurements and outcome assessments with study participants.

• Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting & entering data; &/or preparing basic charts & graphs.

• Performs scientific literature searches in support of research.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

· Ability to follow protocol

· Proficient with Office365

· Bachelor’s Degree (Social or Health Science Field preferred) or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with health coaching, health education, and/or motivational interviewing

• Previous research experience