The Research Assistant will assist the initiation, implementation and administration of clinical research. This position will require on-campus subject interaction, regulatory and IRB administration. This position will be supervised to assist with the engagement, recruitment and retention of study participants for multiple research studies. This position will be responsible for reorganizing and maintaining biorepository.
Under the guidance of the project manager the research assistant (RA) will screen and track the eligibility of patients seen in the clinic as well as outside referrals for eligibility in research studies. Once eligibility is met and reviewed by PI/Project Manager the RA will schedule the participant for a screening and baseline visit to confirm eligibility. The RA may assist with obtaining informed consent. Additional tasks include scheduling patients for study visits and assist the Project Manager with conducting study interviews/surveys, data collection and entry in electronic database capture system/Velos/REDCap. The research assistant will help to identify any issues with study adherence and safety and report issues immediately to Project Manager and PI. Assist with the development of patient recruitment strategies including creating posters, flyer, or handouts. Along with the project manager create checklists to ensure protocol procedures are being followed. The RA will review medical records for potential study participants in EPIC and outside referral sources and inform the Project Manager of potential participants to contact. The RA will conduct telephone pre-screening interviews to determine initial eligibility; final eligibility will be determined by the PI. Assist with study visits by preparing necessary forms and supplies for the test day and be the participant navigator for the visit. Assist in drafting IRB amendments and protocol deviations if necessary and support the Project Manager with submission of documents to local IRB if applicable. Attend study related meetings and complete action items assigned to the RA. Assist the Project Manager with training for student volunteers on protocol. Inform the Project Manager with any student volunteer related issues. Assist with publication compliance, maintenance and tracking of new publications for the Section under the supervision of the administrative manager. Assist with tracking of clinical trials related supplies (Eg. Central lab kits, paper CRFs/patient diaries, screening kits etc.) Assist with processing all incoming specimens, reorganizing biorepository, updating database to ensure compliance with federal guidelines.
Skills
Bachelor's degree with 1-3 years of related experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
