Research Study Assistant

Target hiring range for this position is $17.25–$22.09 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data.

About the Role

Performs biomedical and/or social-behavioral research by collecting biological specimens and processing them for long-term storage; administering tests and/or questionnaires; following protocols; collecting, compiling, tabulating, and/or processing survey responses; gathering information; and/or assisting in the preparation of material for inclusion in reports, presentations, and manuscripts. Completes all activities by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and all relevant current local, state, and federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy, and procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).

Responsibilities

Technical

• Recruits study participants.
• Reviews and obtains informed consent.
• Schedules study visits with participants.
• Conducts interviews.
• Scores test results.
• Collects survey data.
• Reviews medical records.
• Consults with nurses and physicians to determine pretreatment and eligibility requirements of protocol from completion to registration of participants.
• Facilitates communication with key personnel and participants to maintain project study flow.

Administration

• Maintains detailed records of results, which may include collecting, extracting, and entering data, and/or preparing basic charts and graphs.
• Performs scientific literature searches in support of research.
• Completes portions of grant applications and/or documents associated with current local, state, and federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws, and research protocols.

Finance

• May process reimbursements for travel expenses.
• Monitors and distributes petty cash.
• Processes invoices and/or purchase requisitions.
• Coordinates fund distribution among multiple sponsors and clinical sites.

Supervision

• May train other research staff to interview/test participants.

Miscellaneous

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants and must re-certify every 3 years.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree.
• Must complete required research safety training and demonstrate competency in following protocols before performing lab work.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat.
• Basic biology lab skills (pipetting, weighing, labeling, working in a biosafety cabinet).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and timely, both verbally and in writing (e.g., by email, handwriting) with supervisor and colleagues.
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Punctuality.
• Ability to interact with patients in a respectful and empathetic manner.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid medical/sick and parental leave.
• Tuition benefits for the employee and dependents.
• Pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care.
• Retirement savings options.
• Wellness programs.
• Work-life and wellness programs, including flexible work arrangements, childcare, and senior/adult care support.
• Professional growth and development resources.