Part-Time Research Study Assistant

Target hiring range for this position is $17.25–$22.09 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data.

About the role

Performs biomedical and/or social-behavioral research by administering tests and/or questionnaires following protocols; collecting, compiling, tabulating, and/or processing responses; gathering information; and/or assisting in the preparation of material for inclusion in reports. Completes all activities by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and all relevant current local, state, and federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy, and procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).

Supervisor provides objectives, detailed deadlines, and general instructions. Work is reviewed for technical accuracy and compliance with instructions, practice, policy, and procedures. Frequent meetings with supervisor to obtain instructions regarding general phases of work and, in some cases, specific details.

Responsibilities

Technical

• Recruits study participants.
• Reviews and obtains informed consent.
• Schedules study visits with participants.
• Conducts interviews.
• Scores test results.
• Collects survey data.
• Reviews medical records.
• Consults with nurses and physicians to determine pretreatment and eligibility requirements of protocol from completion to registration of participants.
• Facilitates communication with key personnel and participants to maintain project study flow.

Administration

• Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting, and entering data and/or preparing basic charts and graphs.
• Performs scientific literature searches in support of research.
• Completes portions of grant applications and/or documents associated with current local, state, and federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws, and research protocols.

Finance

• May process reimbursements for travel expenses.
• Monitors and distributes petty cash.
• Processes invoices and/or purchase requisitions.
• Coordinates fund distribution among multiple sponsors and clinical sites.

Supervision

• May train other research staff to interview/test participants.

Miscellaneous

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants and must re-certify every 3 years.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid medical/sick and parental leave.
• Tuition benefits for the employee and dependents.
• Pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care.
• Generous retirement savings options.
• Wellness programs.
• Work-life and wellness programs, including flexible work arrangements, childcare, and senior/adult care support.
• Professional growth and development resources.