Research Assistant

About the role

Under direction, provides research, data analysis and operational support to principal investigators and research coordinators for clinical research studies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the recruitment and enrollment of study participants.
• Assesses patient eligibility for inclusion in clinical trials.
• Ensures proper consent protocols have been followed for study participation.
• Assists with departmental mailings, including patient medical records.
• Ensures accuracy of recipient contact information and location for correct delivery.
• Conducts literature reviews and gains expert familiarity with protocols that will be used as templates.
• Assists in creation of study database.
• Manages and enters collected data into study database.
• Conducts qualitative coding and thematic analysis of study data.
• May perform statistical analysis of research data.
• Assists in the preparation of materials, submissions and renewals to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) or IACUC.
• Assists faculty in the preparation of grant submissions and associated documentation, which may include just-in-time documents, progress reports, routing forms, abstracts and manuscripts.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Education

High School Diploma

Experience

Bachelor's degree is preferred. Approximately one year of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Statistical and database management experience, including proficiency in SPSS and/or RedCap.
• Previous clinical research experience is helpful.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is helpful.