Research Assistant (Full Time/Days)

Responsibilities

• Supports the planning and conduct of a research project.
• Serves as liaison for project.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements and follows study protocol.
• Collections and records data and prepares reports and summaries as needed.
• Assists with literature searches and summarization of information for grant proposals, IRB protocols, and/or business plans for specific research projects.
• Aids in the screening for potential research subjects based upon inclusion/exclusion criteria using electronic and manual mechanisms per IRB approved screening processes.
• Supports the informed consent process.
• Discusses the protocol, including risks, benefits, follow-up requirements, and alternatives with potential participants to obtain informed consent for study enrollment.
• Serves as a liaison for participant enrollment and records in EHR as appropriate.
• Manages and maintains enrollment records.
• Collects and manages data under the supervision of the research projects' primary investigator.
• This may include data from the electronic medical record system, or from face-to-face or telephone contact with subjects.
• Maintains research datasets using Excel spreadsheets or systems such as RedCap.
• Prepares reports incorporating complex tables, graphs, and research results.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED or Bachelor’s degree in science related field.
• Knowledge of Regulatory Guidelines, Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), and the principles of research ethics.
• Experience using computer for information searches, word-processing, and data management Excel.