The Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) within the Department of Internal Medicine is seeking a full-time candidate who is a detail-oriented, results driven individual to join our team as a HS Research Tech 2.

In general, the ideal candidate for the CTU HS Research Tech 2 position will perform standard research protocol, under detailed and controlled research parameters, in a health sciences laboratory, clinical, and/or field research setting. The candidate will conduct a variety of standardized tests and procedures; prepare data, samples, and/or specimens, and set up and operates standard laboratory, clinical, or field testing, equipment of standard complexity. The candidate will verify and record data and perform preliminary manipulation of experiment and/or test results, providing basic data analyses, summaries, and interpretations. This candidate will also have a firm understanding of good clinical practices in conducting research strong interpersonal and communication skill and the ability to work effectively with a variety of university and community stakeholders. Depending on the study, these stakeholders may include: health care providers, funding agencies, university researchers, and media representatives.

The ideal candidate will exhibit the following characteristics:

• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
• Ability to use scientific research software to analyze data and prepare statistical summaries and reports
• Basic knowledge and understanding of scientific research methodology
• Ability to collect and process research data and accurately record findings
• Knowledge of the use and maintenance of laboratory facilities and/or equipment
• Working knowledge of research techniques, instrumentation, and/or equipment, as specified in the research study
• Ability to develop creative solutions to routine research procedural problems