Research Assistant for the Fatigue Study

The Academic Primary Care Center (APC) has a comprehensive research, education, and development mission for primary care in the Stockholm Region. APC and the three university health centers Jakobsberg, Gustavsberg, and Liljeholmen constitute the primary care university hospital unit (USV) and are an important part of the new organization for knowledge management nationally and regionally. The operation is based on a network organization where the majority of our employees have their primary employment in clinical primary care. The Stockholm County Health Care Area, SLSO, is the principal but APC's activities are conducted independently of the operating form throughout the Stockholm Region. Read more here (https://www.akademisktprimarvardscentrum.se/)

Description

Are you interested in how digital tools can be used in clinical research? We are looking for a structured and technically interested research assistant for the Fatigue Study.

In this role, you will play an important function in ensuring the quality of our data collection. You will work closely with both researchers and patients to ensure that the technology works in everyday life.

Responsibilities

As a research assistant, you will be the patient's guide through the technical aspects of the study. You will be responsible for the logistics surrounding our measuring instruments and act as support for the participants. The work requires accuracy, flexibility, and close communication with clinicians, study coordinators, and patients. You will become a central person in our team and participate in weekly meetings with researchers and clinicians.

Your main tasks include:

• Scheduling and receiving study participants: You will be responsible for calendar bookings and meet participants at our clinics (mainly Gustavsberg and Liljeholmen) for initial visits.
• Installing and instructing: You will fit biometric rings (rings that measure pulse, sleep, etc.), pair them with participants' phones, and install the necessary app. An important part is to pedagogically explain how the equipment should be handled and charged to ensure we receive the correct data.
• Administering cognitive tests: You will guide the participant to a digital test and be available as support during the startup.
• Monitoring data collection: Through our study platforms, you will daily follow up that data synchronizes as it should and be available for compliance and troubleshooting support.

Participate in relevant meetings with researchers and clinicians: to follow recruitment pace and patient flow through the study.

Travel within the region may occur, and your placement may vary between some of our different nodes in the research project (Gustavsberg health center, Liljeholmen health center, Study Unit at Sabbatsberg Hospital).

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has completed high school education and has very good knowledge of Swedish and English. We also see that you have:

• Experience in service: You have experience with customer or patient contact.
• Good technical skills (mobile/apps/hardware): You are comfortable handling both iOS and Android, can pair Bluetooth devices, and quickly familiarize yourself with new web-based systems.

Meritorious:

It is particularly meritorious if you have:

• Experience from previous work within the framework of clinical studies, care, or research.
• Worked with technical support (e.g., helpdesk or customer service).
• Experience in administration or logistics.

Personal qualities

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a good ability to plan, organize, and prioritize. Takes great responsibility, works structured, and is meticulous with quality and documentation.
• Is service-oriented, pedagogical, solution-focused, and has a good demeanor.
• Communicates clearly and constructively. Enjoys working both independently and in a team.
• Has a holistic perspective, is innovative, and understands the importance of following regulatory requirements.

We place great emphasis on personal qualities.

We offer:

An exciting and educational work environment focused on patient contact, research, and development. Good opportunities for personal and professional development. The chance to make a difference in healthcare.

Conditions

Fixed-term employment as a research assistant for one year, 100%, with the possibility of extension by agreement. Start as soon as possible by agreement.

We continuously review applications and may call for interviews before the application deadline. The position is filled on the condition that it does not need to be allocated for internal relocation, according to current regulations.

In patient-related work within the Stockholm County Health Care Area:

• register control is applied before the decision on employment according to SLSO's overarching guidelines for register control at employment.
• employees who will have patient contact must undergo a new employment examination, according to current directives, which takes place through occupational health care before employment.
• requires, in addition to Swedish professional license, good knowledge of the Swedish language corresponding to level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). The same requirements apply to non-licensed personnel with patient contact.

The Stockholm County Health Care Area (SLSO) is one of Sweden's largest healthcare providers with 11,600 employees. We offer healthcare in the Stockholm Region's management within psychiatry, primary care, geriatrics, ASIH, urgent care, somatic specialist care, rehabilitation and health, and assistive devices. In collaboration with Karolinska Institutet, we conduct research, education, and development. Read more here (https://www.slso.regionstockholm.se/)

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