The Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute (HHRI) has a current opening for a Research Assistant to support the research of Dr. Ajay Israni being conducted at Hennepin Healthcare's HCMC. This is a part-time, non-benefit earning role to work up to 10-28 hours per week,

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Research Assistant will support an observational microbiome study of adult kidney transplant recipients to study the association of diet and microbiome on immunosuppression medication metabolism, and side effects of these medications. Participants provide 48 hour dietary recall and microbiome samples.

The Research Assistant will coordinate daily activities associated with administering sponsored research projects including reviewing food diaries for completeness and entering data into the Nutrition Data System for Research (NDSR) software.

This position will allow for a hybrid or fully remote work arrangement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Routinely coordinate daily activities associated with administering sponsored research projects.
  • Organize meetings
  • Attend meetings
  • Be proactive in identifying problems and devising solutions
• Documents and consistently maintains detailed records and research data files.
  • Enters food diary data into NDSR
  • Review food diaries and provides feedback to coordinator on quality of information.
• Handle and protect confidential and sensitive data with integrity.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Education/Experience:

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. Typical qualifications would be the completion of a Bachelors degree and experience in a related area and/or in research, preferred.

The candidate must have completed the NDSR training and certification program through the University of Minnesota Nutrition Coordinating Center (NCC) and live in the United States.

Skill, Knowledge & Ability (SKA):

Requires interaction with research coordinator. Demonstrate working knowledge of NDSR software, and effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work independently within guidelines, be organized, and establish priorities. Displays high standards for data management accuracy, maintains confidentiality, ability to adapt and be flexible, and manages time effectively.

Requires experience working with food diaries, NDSR software, and knowledge of research methodology with human subjects research and of general research principles. Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with research team, and the ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail.

MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT

AA/EOE of Minorities, Women, Disabilities, Veterans