Clinical Research Assistant
About The Position
Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator(s) and Clinical Research Coordinator, the Clinical Research Assistant supports the acquisition, management, and analysis of patient information for multiple clinical research projects. The role involves interviewing patients and families, maintaining study records, entering and organizing data, conducting computer-assisted statistical analyses, and participating in qualitative and quantitative analyses. The assistant reviews relevant literature and may contribute to developing research protocols. Depending on study protocols, the role may include performing EKGs and taking vital signs, as well as processing and shipping blood and tissue samples. The position is based at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, and is listed as 1.0 FTE with a day shift and eight-hour daily hours.
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 participate in developing research protocols, perform statistical analyses, and contribute to qualitative and quantitative research analyses.
- Technical ability to operate and maintain computer systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns throughout the care process.
Responsibilities
- Assist Principal Investigators in coordinating clinical research activities related to the department’s field of study and investigators’ studies.
- Assist research physicians in identifying and following up with patients who may qualify for clinical research studies, 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 study questionnaires.
- Facilitate obtaining informed consent.
- May schedule patient appointments and call patients to complete documentation.
- May review medical records and abstract information needed for study forms.
- Request and follow up on missing data, such as laboratory test results.
- Monitor adherence to study protocols and alert physicians to missed laboratory tests or deviations from medication protocols.
- May perform research-based EKGs, take vital signs, and process and ship blood and tissue products according to protocol specifications.
- Collect and organize patient data for entry into appropriate formats.
- Enter study information into databases using a computer.
- Perform computer-assisted statistical analyses using pre-packaged software, as directed by the research supervisor.
- May write simple computer programs to reformat information or create files.
- Maintain computer equipment and arrange internal or external service for repairs and maintenance.
- Prepare graphs and charts showing data results.
- Participate in quantitative and qualitative analyses of research information.
- May assist in planning research protocols.
- Coordinate the activities of others assigned to research projects, including interviewing patients, completing forms, and performing other tasks.
- Review literature related to the research being conducted.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
