Research Assistant I.

Onsite position in Lebanon, NH (DHMC). Full-time, regular appointment, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. This is a grant-funded, non-union, non-exempt role.

About the role

In collaboration with project leaders, the Research Assistant will coordinate the implementation and ongoing activities for a large National Institute of Health (NIH) funded Environmental influences on Children’s Health Outcome (ECHO) birth cohort study. The role involves a wide variety of research study and office activities to increase efficiency, expedite coordination, and ensure smooth operation. Responsibilities include assisting with procedures related to the collection, tracking, storage, shipping, and analysis of environmental and biological specimens and data. The Research Assistant may interact with study participants, assist with development and updates of research study materials (study protocols), maintain study databases, and manage day-to-day study operations.

Responsibilities

• Study Supplies (50% of time): Coordinates activities to support research study functions such as shipping and receiving study materials and samples. Assembles and tracks inventory of biospecimen collection kits for the study. Orders study supplies and maintains organized inventory.
• Study Forms/Files (40% of time): Follows up on missing data and samples with study participants. Ensures data are successfully collected and managed while maintaining subject and data confidentiality and integrity. Establishes and maintains study files and databases (e.g., study data, completed forms, materials, correspondence) to ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and accessibility. Maintains and updates databases for tracking study materials, collection, shipment, and analysis. Generates reports as needed.
• Miscellaneous (10% of time): May meet study participants at clinic visits to obtain samples and other study materials. May conduct interviews, enroll study participants, or perform medical record reviews to provide back-up staffing as needed. Assists supervisor in planning work that can be completed by students.

Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in health or social sciences, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-2 years of research experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must complete educational requirements for Dartmouth Committee on the Protection of Human Subjects (IRB) upon hire and any required laboratory, safety, or other training(s) to conduct the research.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate a complex research project with minimal supervision and a high degree of independence and responsibility for ensuring timely completion of project activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and web-based applications.
• Ability to apply critical thinking and sound judgment to address open-ended problems.
• Superior verbal communication and writing skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of relevant research experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Biological/Health or Social Sciences.

Pay

Hiring range: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour.