Research Assistant - Infectious Diseases

Position Summary

The Research Assistant will provide technical and research-oriented support in the Division of Infectious Diseases for a wide range of clinical research and educational activities. This role will primarily contribute to studies focused on HIV (including HIV treatment, vaccines, and biomedical prevention), HIV prevention (including long-acting injectable antiretrovirals and PrEP), sexually transmitted infections (including gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, Mycoplasma genitalium, mpox, and other emerging infections), and related areas of infectious diseases and emerging infections.

Responsibilities

• Assist with participant recruitment, screening, and education on study protocols, including administering questionnaires and collecting data in accordance with study protocols.
• Schedule participant visits, ensure accurate demographic recording in electronic medical records and databases, and maintain proper documentation for tracking and quality control.
• Ensure proper collection, labeling, transport, and storage of data and study samples in accordance with study protocols.
• Aid in the preparation of clinical and laboratory materials and documentation, adhering to protocol procedures.
• Contribute to the design and development of educational materials for participants and providers.
• Execute complex tasks following standard protocols and operating procedures, including detailed observations and manipulations as per sponsor guidelines.
• Enter data into databases and engage in quality assurance activities to ensure timely and accurate data transmission.
• Support data analysis, interpretation, and presentation.
• Conduct informed consent procedures and obtain signed informed consent from participants.
• Pick up product from the pharmacy with proper documentation.
• Assist with clinic tasks, including equipment maintenance, inventory management, and ensuring exam rooms are properly stocked.
• Communicate in a professional manner with members of the team.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 1.5 years of related experience or equivalent in education, training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with adults discussing sexual health and sexual behaviors.
• Knowledge of prevention strategies regarding HIV and sexually transmitted infections.
• Prior experience managing datasets.
• Proficiency in Spanish language.
• Phlebotomy training.
• Highly organized and detail oriented, with experience handling multiple projects.
• Strong communication skills.

Other Requirements

• The candidate selected for this position is required to undergo a drug screening test prior to a final offer of employment being made.
• Contact with patients and/or human research subjects.
• Wear N-95 respirator.
• Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure.
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and system training requirements.