Research Assistant II - Pain & Comfort
Purpose Of Position
The Research Assistant (RA) works to serve as an integral member of the clinical research team by assisting with research conduct for a designated research program, providing back-up to other areas as assigned. The person in this role will participate in study conduct activities including, but not limited to, screening, recruitment, data collection, data collection tool design, and data entry. This will be done under the direction of the principal investigator, Clinical Research Coordinator and/or Supervisor of Research Operations. The person in this role will have demonstrated proficiency in the above section as well as assist investigators with understanding and using software related to research data collection, retrieval, and presentation. Additionally, they will assist with training and mentoring to other RAs when appropriate.
Core Responsibilities And Duties
- Aids in data collection, data collection tool design, and data entry.
- Screening, recruitment, consent, and carrying out subject follow-ups activities, when appropriate.
- Requires knowledge of the medical record, medical terminology, and medical evaluations, tests, and interventions as well as knowledge of human subjects protection.
- Aids investigators with understanding and using software related to research data collection, retrieval, and presentation (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, GraphPad, etc.).
- Aids with training and mentoring of other RAs in the department.
Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED
- Computer knowledge (use of all Microsoft products such as Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
- CPR certification (or within 3 months of hire)
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Familiarity with IRB process and compliance rules pertaining to research, confidentiality, and HIPAA
- One year of education or experience in science or related medical field
- Extensive computer knowledge (use of all Microsoft products such as Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) (required for level II)
- Knowledge, skills and abilities: Excellent customer service skills, capable of managing multiple projects, familiarity with medical terminology, strong attention to detail