Sr Clinical Research Assistant PD

Brown Medicine•Madison, WI

1d•$23 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, but following established policies and procedures, performs scientific investigative research in areas related to research participant care. Research literature in the field, participates in the design of experimental protocols and develops new procedures to carry out established research objectives. Interviews research participants to gather information, prepares and maintains study record, enters data via computer, performs statistical analyses of resultant data. Participates in the qualitative/quantitative analyses of data. May assist in writing presentations and papers for publication based on the research performed. May perform PSG and take vital signs during research-based monitoring tests. May also perform saliva/blood spinning and shipment of tissue samples as required by protocol. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Applied or Life Sciences or related area, including courses in research methodologies and microcomputer systems.
Two to three years progressively more responsible and related experience in the research field.
Effective working knowledge of statistics, computer programming and research methodology.
An in-depth knowledge of the scientific field in which research is being conducted.

Nice To Haves

Experience in sleep research a plus.

Responsibilities

In collaboration with the research investigator, participates in the design of experimental protocols to achieve the scientific objectives of the research project.
Develops research methodologies within the parameters of experimental protocols and research objectives to allow quantitative and qualitative evaluation and interpretation of data obtained.
Establishes and maintains study record for each participant.
Interviews research participant and/or family to explain the nature of the study, eliciting cooperation and gathering information to complete study questionnaire.
Facilitates obtaining informed consent.
May assist to schedule research participant appointments and make calls to research participants to complete documentation.
Regularly monitors adherence to protocol; and takes action to ensure research protocols are conducted correctly.
Collects and organizes research participant data into appropriate format to facilitate data entry.
Creates, modifies as appropriate and maintains study database to meet needs for project.
Gathers, tabulates, graphs develops explanatory charts, and analyzes data using statistical methodology.
Performs computer-assisted statistical analysis such as multiple antecedent variables, linear regression, frequencies, cross-tabulation and the like.
Prepares and maintains related graphs and charts or results of data gathered.
Participates in quantitative/qualitative analyses of resultant information.
Provides functional guidance and supervision to subordinate research staff assigned to the project to provide clarification of protocol, resolve issues, ensure adherence to research protocol procedures and assist in developing their technical and professional skills.
Participates in the interpretation of the results of experiences through conferences with principal investigator and other research professionals involved in the study to review data compared to hypothesis and research methodology in instances of inexplicable data.
May make recommendation for modification of research protocol based upon initial findings.
May assist in writing presentations and papers for publications based on research performed.
Regularly reviews relevant literature to research being conducted in order to better understand the project.
Maintains and enhances professional expertise through educational opportunities and participation in related teams and conferences.
May perform research-based physiological recording, saliva or blood spinning, and shipping of saliva or blood and tissue products, in accordance with protocol specifications.