Research Assistant

Union bargaining unit: SSA. Regular, full-time position (35 hours per week).

About the role

A highly organized and enthusiastic research assistant (RA) is needed to carry out and oversee clinical research studies for the Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center. The RA will report to the CP Center Director of Research.

Responsibilities

• Study-Specific Responsibilities:
  • Subject screening and recruitment
  • Obtainment of informed consent
  • Administration of surveys
  • Assist with data collection, chart reviews, and basic data analysis
  • Comprehensive electronic medical record review for participant information
  • Oversee the organization, processing, and tracking of biological samples
  • Update tracking systems and oversee data management and research databases
• Research Regulatory Compliance:
  • Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocol write-up and submission
  • Informed consent development
  • Completion of appropriate HIPAA Forms and Data Usage Agreements
  • Submission of renewals, modifications, and close-out reports
  • Assuring that studies are performed in accordance with IRB policies
  • Maintenance of data and study files
• Supervision of Personnel:
  • On-boarding, management, and evaluation of college and high school volunteers, P&S student scholarly projects, NIH research students, and volunteers
• Providing Administrative Assistance to Study PIs and CP Center Director of Research:
  • Preparation and submission of abstracts, manuscripts for publication, and grants to sponsors
  • Update attendings’ CVs and conflict of interest disclosures
  • Ensure research agreements and contracts are executed in collaboration with the Grants Administrator
  • Serve as the main administrative contact for the research team
• Education Administration: Organize educational activities pertaining to the research studies
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least one and one-half years of related experience or equivalent in education, training, and experience
• Knowledge of various related laboratory procedures and techniques

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with managing large data sets
• Experience with Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) and EPIC
• Experience working with persons with cerebral palsy and/or disabilities

Pay

Salary range: $63,234.71. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.