Research Assistant II

Title

Research Assistant II

Research Assistant II

University of North Texas - Health Science Center

HSC-Div of Rsrch — Innovation

HSC-Health Institutes & Centers

HSC-Inst Translational Research-304700

Fort Worth, TX

Commensurate with experience

1.000000

TRS Eligible

The UNT System comprises the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, UNT Dallas, UNT Dallas College of Law, and UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth. With over 14,000 employees and 49,000+ students, the system delivers education and research in the Dallas‑Fort Worth region.

The Institute for Translational Research focuses on translating novel diagnostics and interventions to patients with neurodegenerative diseases, especially Alzheimer’s disease. The team performs bench‑top science, clinical research, community‑based studies, and clinical trials.

This role participates in the administration and monitoring of clinical research studies and/or clinical trials, analyzing and evaluating clinical data collected during research.

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have the ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical organizational infrastructure related to the role.

• Knowledge of scientific research techniques, methods and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with researchers, staff members, faculty, supervisors and students.
• Academic writing skills.

• Data entry experience.
• Bilingual preferred.

• Conduct face‑to‑face and/or telephone interviews with participants following predetermined protocols and documentation standards.
• Participate in community recruitment and screening of research participants.
• Conduct neuropsychological testing in studies and projects.
• Score interviews, complete research protocols and perform statistical analysis.
• Coordinate data entry, merge files, complete quality‑control checks, and manage data quality.
• Administer functional research exams to participants.
• Perform administrative tasks such as preparing research materials and filing.
• Maintain accurate interview records, safeguarding confidentiality of subjects.

• Repetitive motions of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work primarily involving sitting/standing.
• Lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Movement between work sites as needed.

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (On‑site)

No

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of the application. Additional references can be added after submission.

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