Research Assistant

Job Summary

Under the supervision of an experienced Project Manager or designee, responsible for assisting with coordination of research projects. Perform day-to-day research project activities such as recruitment database searches, mailings, recruitment calls. Schedule research appointments, maintains study documentation, specimen management and tracking (supply ordering, preparation of clinical research lab kits, packaging/shipping of clinical specimens, etc.), data collection and entry, study tracking and reporting, and subject reimbursement processing and tracking.

Job Duties

• Conducts and manages minimal risk studies under the supervision of a project manager or designee.
• Prepares, maintains, and tracks regulatory documents according to governmental regulations and sponsor requirements.
• Affords assistance with subject visits including obtaining vital signs, performing clinical tests, collecting clinical samples, and data collection, as applicable.
• Sets-up, tracks, and trouble-shoots study technology (i.e., e-diaries, apps, home use research equipment), as applicable.
• Conducts literature searches and fact-finding research to support project development.
• Ensures adherence to federal or other regulatory requirements.
• Communicates needs, issues, statuses, etc. to appropriate study personnel.
• Affords assistance with grant submissions and grant funding opportunities; participates in pre- and post-award grant process, as applicable.

Work Environment

Work is typically performed in an office environment.

Position Details

• The successful candidate should demonstrate excellent communication skills, organizational skills, and commitment to patient confidentiality.
• Candidates with experience in qualitative research, such as conducting interviews, are encouraged to apply.

About the Role

The Research Assistant will work in the Department of Population Health Sciences with the team in the Center for Community Environment and Health (CCEH).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Required)

Skills

• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Multitasking
• Organizing
• Teamwork

Benefits

Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.

Pay

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

Schedule

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)