Gillette Children's·Saint Paul, Minnesota
The Research Assistant supports the Pain and Comfort Program by conducting screening, recruitment, and data collection activities. They also assist investigators with research software and provide mentoring to other research assistants.
Gillette Children's is recruiting for a Research Assistant II to primarily support the Pain and Comfort Program. Work locations include 200/205 University (primary location) and outlying clinics, depending on Research Department needs. Standard work scheduled Monday through Friday during business hours with possible weekend hours (1.0 FTE position).
The Pain and Comfort Program focuses on high quality studies aimed at improving the quality of both acute and chronic pain management for patients at Gillette.
Under the direction of Dr.
Chantel Burkitt, PhD, and Dr.
Todd Dalberg, DO, Gillette investigators design novel research studies that will help inform future care.
Current areas of research include: assessing the efficacy of a modified Quantitative Sensory Test in individuals with cerebral palsy; assessing the use of virtual reality in the reduction of pain perception following spinal fusion; and assessing the use of virtual reality in the reduction of pain perception in pediatric cerebral palsy patients undergoing botulinum toxin A injections to reduce spasticity.
Additional studies in other Research Programs may be assigned.
The Research Assistant (RA) works to serve as an integral member of the clinical research team by assisting with research conduct for a designated research program, providing back-up to other areas as assigned. The person in this role will participate in study conduct activities including, but not limited to, screening, recruitment, data collection, data collection tool design, and data entry. This will be done under the direction of the principal investigator, Clinical Research Coordinator and/or Supervisor of Research Operations.
The person in this role will have demonstrated proficiency in the above section as well as assist investigators with understanding and using software related to research data collection, retrieval, and presentation. Additionally, they will assist with training and mentoring to other RAs when appropriate.
The hourly wage for this opportunity is $22.67 to $34.00, with a median wage of $28.35/hour. Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package that includes a retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits for .5 FTE and above.
Gillette Children's is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws.
Gillette Children’s is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood. Our research, treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams, not their diagnoses.
To learn more about working at Gillette Children's, please visit https://www.gillettechildrens.org/careers [https://www.gillettechildrens.org/careers].
A high school diploma and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required, along with CPR certification. A bachelor's degree and experience with IRB, HIPAA, or qualitative database software are preferred.
Market context
Research Assistant II roles in pain and comfort are often tied to clinical studies, patient-reported outcomes, and data collection in Minnesota healthcare settings. Competition can be strong because employers commonly look for a high school diploma, Microsoft Office skills, and CPR certification, while a bachelor’s degree and experience with IRB, HIPAA, or qualitative database software can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience with research processes and compliance before applying.