Research Study Assistant

About the Role

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

Supervisor provides objectives, detailed deadlines and general instructions. Work is reviewed for technical accuracy and compliance with instructions, practice, policy and procedures. EE meets frequently with supervisor to obtain instructions regarding general phases of work and in some cases as to specific details.

Responsibilities

• Technical: Recruits study participants. Reviews & obtains informed consent. Schedules study visits with participants. Conducts interviews. Scores test results. Collects survey data. Reviews medical records. Consults with nurses & physicians to determine pretreatment & eligibility requirements of protocol from completion to registration of participants. Facilitates communication with key personnel & participants to maintain project study flow.
• Administration: Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting & entering data; &/or preparing basic charts & graphs. Performs scientific literature searches in support of research. Completes portions of grant applications &/or documents associated with current local, state, & federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws & research protocols.
• Finance: May process reimbursements for travel expenses. Monitors & distribute petty cash. Processes invoices &/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.

Qualifications

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 & must re-certify every 3 years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with qualitative research.
• Experience with Epic.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills.

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.
• Generous retirement savings options.
• Wellness programs.
• Comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
• Flexible work arrangements where possible.
• Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care.
• Employee career development support and tools/resources for professional growth and continuing formal education.

Pay

Target hiring range for this position will be between $43,000 - $50,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.