Clinical Research Assistant
About The Position
Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator(s) and Clinical Research Coordinator, the Clinical Research Assistant supports recruitment, acquisition, and analysis of patient information for multiple clinical research projects. The role interviews patients, prepares and maintains study records, enters data by computer, performs statistical analyses, and participates in qualitative and quantitative analysis of research data. The assistant reviews relevant literature and may participate in developing research protocols. The position is based at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. Work is generally performed within a specific department, with frequent movement between departments, offices, and Medical Records; the role may involve substantial standing and walking. The schedule is 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with some evenings, on the day shift, for eight hours daily. Driving is required. The role performs independently within departmental policies and practices and refers complex problems to a supervisor when clarification is needed. It has no supervisory responsibility. Brown University Health employees are expected to model Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and to demonstrate the core Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Applied or Life Sciences or a related area, including coursework in research methodologies and microcomputer systems.
- Three to six months of on-the-job experience to become familiar with specific research studies.
- Knowledge of the theory and techniques of research methodology.
- Organizational skills to prioritize work across multiple projects, gather research information, format it for computer entry, and prepare and maintain records and reports.
- Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and hospital professionals to gather and exchange information.
- Analytical skills to contribute to protocol development, perform statistical analyses, and participate in qualitative and quantitative analyses of research data.
- Technical ability to operate and maintain a computer system.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns at each step of the care process.
- Ability to work independently within departmental policies and practices and refer complex issues to a supervisor when clarification is needed.
- Ability to drive; driving is required.
Responsibilities
- Assist Principal Investigators in coordinating clinical research activities related to the department’s field of study and investigators’ specific studies.
- Assist research physicians in identifying and following up with patients who meet clinical study inclusion criteria, and ensure protocol eligibility requirements are met.
- Establish and maintain study records for participants; interview patients and/or family members to explain studies, obtain cooperation, and gather information for questionnaires.
- Facilitate informed consent; may schedule patient appointments and contact patients to complete documentation.
- Review medical records to abstract information for forms and follow up on missing information, such as laboratory results.
- Monitor adherence to study protocols and alert physicians when required tests have not been completed or medication protocols have not been followed.
- Collect and organize patient data for data entry, enter study information into databases, and perform computer-assisted statistical analyses using pre-packaged software.
- May write simple programs to reformat information or create files; maintain computer equipment and arrange repairs or maintenance as necessary.
- Prepare graphs and charts summarizing collected data and participate in quantitative and qualitative analyses.
- May assist in planning research protocols.
- Coordinate the activities of others assigned to research projects, including patient interviews and form completion.
- Review literature related to the research to understand projects and gather relevant information.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
