Research Specialist I, Research Support

About the role

Assists with research support by executing day-to-day operations of projects with supervision, assisting in the support of research studies, and following federal and local regulations, standard operating procedures, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved protocols. Contributes to the execution of research by supporting data gathering activities, supporting the review of data for accuracy and checking for inconsistencies in data, and performing tasks related to the recruitment, enrollment, consenting, follow-up with participants, and answering participant questions. Contributes to the development of research materials and procedures by assisting in the creation of study materials (e.g., recruitment, data collection, retention) in a variety of formats including online.

Responsibilities

• Pursues effective relationships with others by sharing information with coworkers and members. Listens to and addresses performance feedback.
• Completes routine work assignments by following procedures and policies and using data, and resources with oversight and management.
• Contributes to the execution of research studies by: supporting the collection of quantitative and/or qualitative data using defined research protocols with guidance; participating in orientation and training sessions, providing mentorship and guidance to others in data collection and project support activities; learning to code open-ended/qualitative responses and preparing data for analysis; supporting the review of data for accuracy and checking for inconsistencies in data; performing tasks related to the recruitment, enrollment, consenting, and follow-up with participants with guidance and supervision as needed; and answering participant questions regarding basic studies and escalating issues as needed.
• Contributes to the development of research materials and procedures by: assisting in the development of study materials (e.g., recruitment, data collection, retention) in a variety of formats including online.
• Assists in the documentation and reporting of research study activities by: learning to use and/or using tools, systems, and forms for project tracking and documentation; and assisting the documentation and maintenance of files related to study progress while escalating issues to project managers or investigators.
• Assists with research support operations by: executing day-to-day operations of projects with supervision; assisting in the support of research studies including ordering supplies, scheduling/coordinating meetings, filing, and copying; assisting the completion of literature reviews to support drafts of grant proposals; learning to draft Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols, amendments, continuing reviews, and other documentation; and following federal and local regulations, standard operating procedures, and IRB approved protocols and learning how to handle research data.

Qualifications

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• High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent OR Minimum one (1) year of experience working in a corporate or business office environment.
• Associate's degree in Public Health, Health Care Administration, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Social or Behavioral Sciences, Health Services, Statistics, or Health Economics, or related field.