Grade: E
FTE: 100%

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine aims to provide optimum state-of-the-art care for critically ill and recovering neonates and infants. We are dedicated to the School of Medicine’s mission of advancing and exploring innovative and novel biomedical, translational, and clinical research and education through the nurturing stimulation of interactions among basic and clinical scientists, clinicians, and educators throughout the School of Medicine and University, as well as with the private and public sectors. Through our integrated research, education, patient, and community outreach programs, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic medicine and patient care. 

We are seeking a Research Assistant (SSRP1) to support the multiple research projects of the Profit Lab. The Research Assistant will assist the PI and lab staff with logistics for all research projects, organize proposal reviews by faculty and research staff, schedule and coordinate collaborative research meetings, conduct background literature reviews, and collaborate with lead researcher on qualitative analysis, including arranging qualitative interviews. The Research Assistant will also: prepare and coordinate materials for IRB submission and approval; participate with the study team members in development of ongoing project reports, posters, abstracts and manuscript submissions; organize and maintain all qualitative research activities and data, including recording of ethnographic field notes and other analytic notes created during or immediately following data collection.

The Profit Lab uses transdisciplinary team science to optimize health care delivery for sick neonates and their families. The lab has interest in facilitating this goal at the level of the healthcare system, as well as the level of individual care delivery facilities.  The lab’s current research projects address the health care delivery system at the hospital level and focuses on reducing burnout among healthcare professionals, the effect of teamwork and safety culture on healthcare delivery, and disparities in health care delivery. 

Duties include:

• Plan and perform research tasks requiring initiative and judgment by applying basic knowledge and understanding of scientific theory when precedents do not provide specific guidance. General instruction provided by the supervisor as needed. May interpret study results in collaboration with supervisor or PI. 
• Participate in the development and administration of survey instruments and rating scales requiring judgment in applying non-routine procedures. Analyze and summarize results for review with supervisor. Audit the accuracy and validity of data
• Review and audit case report forms for completion and accuracy with source documents, and ensure compliance with research protocols. 
• Identify, select, extract and summarize data and structured information. Present summary of findings to supervisor.
• Conduct literature searches, and write literature summaries and manuscripts, requiring preliminary judgments after the supervisor outlines conceptual approach. 
• Build and organize data as requested by principal investigator or supervisor; use common statistical programs requiring the application of job control language in generating and organizing data.
• Adapt new, nonstandard methods outlined by supervisor in designing and evaluating phases of research projects, (i.e., educational materials, questionnaires, strategies for recruitment, data quality control procedures and processes). May follow up with Institutional Review Board (IRB) to ensure renewals are approved and completed, seeking guidance where necessary.
• Assist with development, communication and design of research findings to internal and external audiences, which may include web updates, social media, and/or white papers, for use in recruitment, educational, or awareness of programs, with guidance from supervisor.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Public Health or Social Sciences preferred.
• Experience working in an academic environment
• Familiarity with research compliance
• Knowledge of scientific research methods/procedures

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor of Arts degree in an applicable social science related field, or combination of education and relevant experience in an applicable social science. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• General understanding of scientific theory and methods, typically gained through completion of an undergraduate degree in a related field. 
• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs.
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with human study participants

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, writing by hand, and sort/file paperwork or parts.
• Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl, rarely reach/work above shoulders, and operates foot and/or hand controls.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May be exposed to blood borne pathogens.
• May be required to work non-standard, extended or weekend hours in support of research work.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 4189
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: E
• Department URL: http://pediatrics.stanford.edu/