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Case Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary for this position at the time of its posting. The starting wage rate is $17.65 per hour, depending on qualifications, experience, department budgets, and industry data.
Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess.
Job Description
POSITION OBJECTIVE
Working under moderate supervision, the Social Sciences Research Assistant 1 will support research studies in a lab focused on swallowing and voice physiology and rehabilitation in children and adults. Responsibilities include managing databases for study tracking and survey distribution, recruiting and scheduling participants, running lab-based and home-based audiovisual and electrophysiologic data collections, and supporting research protocol development and teaching technology. Additional duties may include managing lab communication platforms, supporting logistics for lab meetings, and maintaining a clean and organized lab environment. This is a one year term position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Recruit participants, schedule lab visits, maintain regular contact, and coordinate data collection appointments. Build rapport with participants and caregivers through regular contact (e.g., calls, texts, reminders), maintain positive relationships to support ongoing participation. (30%)
2. Operate audiovisual recording and electrophysiologic equipment during research sessions; ensure all equipment is functioning properly. Assist with trialing and modifying teaching technology related to voice and swallowing. (20%)
3. Maintain research records. Collect data and/or clean and prepare data for analysis. Manage laboratory databases for data collection, including automated survey distribution, reminders, and participant tracking. (15%)
4. Perform daily project activities as assigned including project-related communication with stakeholders. Assist with literature reviews, poster preparation, and other research dissemination tasks as needed. Manage lab emails, update the lab websites, organize documents and outreach materials. (20%)
5. Organize and schedule lab meetings as needed; maintain a clean and organized physical lab environment. (10%)

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform other duties as assigned. (5%)
CONTACTS
Department: Daily contact with supervisor and lab manager to discuss research, lab activities, and maintain workflow. Minimal contact with department staff for student building/lab access.
University: Limited or no contact with other departments to share information. Occasional contact with the Institutional Review Board staff and other supports on campus (e.g., CTSC, RedCAP, HoloUniversity, etc.).
External: Moderate contact with community to recruit research subjects. Minimal contact with external collaborators.
Students: Continuous contact with undergraduate and graduate student research assistants to exchange information.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position has no direct supervision of staff employees.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences/Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychology, or a related field and 0 to 1 year of experience required. Prior experience with participant recruitment for research studies, data entry, and data management preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS

1. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
2. Ability to interact with children and adults effectively and successfully. Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, faculty, staff, students, and research participants across communication channels and face to face.
3. Mature judgement, reliable, and responsible.
4. Moderate computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Canva, and Google software.
5. Ability to learn new software (e.g., RedCap, LabChart, HoloAnatomy), equipment (e.g., Powerlab, Iowa Oral Performance Instrument, NIRx) and computer skills.
6. Strong ability to multitask.
7. Ability to meet consistent attendance.
8. Willingness to learn and work with artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies.
9. Ability to demonstrate successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university, while adhering to the staff policy on conflict of commitment and interest.

WORKING CONDITIONS
General laboratory environment. This position may require off-site travel for research sessions at participants¿ homes or recruitment within the surrounding community.
Term Position
This is a Term position. They are treated like regular staff positions for medical and dental benefits eligibility, vacation, holidays, and sick time. Term employees are not eligible for life insurance, retirement, long term disability, short term disability, tuition assistance, layoff status, or severance pay. Staff in term positions are also subject to the performance management review process and positive corrective action when work performance or behavior is unsatisfactory or unacceptable. Term employment does not alter the employment-at-will employee status of these employees.
EEO Statement
Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information.
Reasonable Accommodations
Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the CWRU Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicants will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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