JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Research Technician 2 for the University of Tennessee Hip Elevation Chair Height Test (UTHECHT) project will be a key team member in this pilot study, which aims to evaluate a new clinical tool for screening proximal lower extremity muscular weakness. The responsibilities include project planning, coordination, data collection, analysis, and ensuring the study is completed accurately according to protocol.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists with drafting, revising, and finalizing the study protocol in collaboration with the Principal Investigator (PI)/research team.
- Facilitates collecting, compiling, and analyzing data related to the UTHECHT project.
- Provides assistance with the preparation of participant recruitment documents, i.e. creating flyers, announcements, etc.
- Assists with screening potential participants to determine eligibility based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Coordinate study visits for participants.
- Assist with monitoring study participants' progress and reporting any issues to PI/research team.
- Assists PI with physical assessments such as the Five-Time Sit-to-Stand Test (5TSTST) and isokinetic dynamometry of the hip flexor and extensor muscles using the Biodex System 4 dynamometer.
- Performs data entry and maintains data quality in REDCap database.
- Prepares reports and presentations based on research findings.
- Assists the PI and research team with regulatory and compliance activities.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology or related field. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: A combination of college coursework and work experience to equal four (4) years.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to maintain organized records.
- Ability to work with diverse populations.
- Ability to attend and contribute to project meetings.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work weekends and evenings.
EEO/AA Statement / Non-Discrimination Statement: The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
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