Clinical Research Assistant

OHAIRE

The Organization for Human-Animal Interaction Research and Education (OHAIRE) is a research group led by Dr. Maggie O'Haire. It includes national and international collaborators, students, and community members working together to conduct rigorous scientific research on the unique and pervasive effects of interacting with animals.

Why learn about human-animal interaction?

Human-Animal Interaction encompasses many relationships with animals, including companion animals, emotional support animals, working animals, and any kind of Animal-Assisted Intervention. At the OHAIRE lab, we look at both positive and negative aspects of Animal-Assisted Intervention and Human-Animal Interaction. Through this process, we hope to obtain a more comprehensive picture of the unique and pervasive interactions between humans and animals. Our goal is to conduct meaningful, clinically relevant research that enhances the interactions and outcomes for both parties.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Data Collection: Work directly with research participants nationwide, including military members and veterans as well as their spouses/partners to collect clinical trial data.

• Perform tasks to prepare for data collection
• Conduct research protocols as specified
• Conduct telephone calls with research participants to: invite them to participate, build rapport and relationships, provide advice/guidance in study tasks, schedule assessments, troubleshoot, and be the primary point of contact
• Communicate with participants in an inclusive, respectful, friendly, and professional manner
• Prepare study materials for research
• Process received study materials and enter data

Data Preparation: Prepare data for technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative results.

• Data entry, checking, and synthesis
• Maintain confidentiality of participant records and interactions
• Compile data status reports (e.g., participant recruitment, safety, completion, timelines)
• Track and maintain schedules (e.g., participant timelines, device allocation)
• Compile, update, and track DSMB, IRB, and IACUC documentation, present findings

Teamwork: Work closely with undergraduate students who are a part of the team in their assistance with study materials and data entry.

• Support undergraduate tasks and teamwork
• Help lab members with tasks where needed
• Foster and maintain an inclusive, productive working environment

Laboratory: Maintain laboratory space and equipment

• Maintain organization of physical and virtual spaces and files
• Obtain, store and track received research samples
• Oversee the cleanliness and tidiness of equipment and environment

Additional duties may be assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team skills (in person, writing, and telephone)
• Project management knowledge and ability to implement project management skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Willingness to be flexible in daily tasks (integrate multiple tasks into workday)
• Ability to work independently under moderate supervision
• Knowledge of study operations and ability to answer participant questions
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required AND
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience

• Experience with REDCap, Qualtrics, or similar survey instruments.