Clinical Research Assistant

Brown Medicine•Cranston, RI

4d•$41,538 - $68,557•Onsite

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, and performs computer-assisted statistical analyses. It also participates in qualitative and quantitative analyses, reviews relevant literature, and may help develop research protocols. The position works independently within departmental policies and practices and refers complex policy or procedure questions to a supervisor. No supervisory responsibility is assigned. Brown University Health employees are expected to model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and to demonstrate the core Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate. The position is based at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. Work is scheduled for three days a week from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and two days a week from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with one to two Saturdays per month and a Friday off when working a Saturday. Daily hours are eight. Driving is required. The role often works within a specific department and may involve substantial standing and walking between departments, offices, and Medical Records.

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 research methodology theory and techniques.
Organizational skills to prioritize work across multiple projects, gather research information, prepare data for computer entry, and maintain records and reports.
Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and hospital professionals.
Analytical skills to participate in protocol development and qualitative and quantitative research analyses, and to perform statistical analyses.
Technical ability to operate and maintain a computer system.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide patient care with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns.

Responsibilities

Assist Principal Investigators with coordination of clinical research activities related to the department’s field of study and investigators’ studies.
Help research physicians identify and follow up with patients who meet study inclusion criteria, and ensure protocol eligibility requirements are met.
Establish and maintain study records for participants; interview patients or family members to explain studies, obtain cooperation, and gather information for questionnaires.
Facilitate informed consent and, when needed, schedule appointments and call patients to complete documentation.
Review medical records and abstract information for study forms; request and follow up on missing data, including laboratory results.
Monitor adherence to research protocols and alert physicians to missed laboratory tests or deviations from medication protocols.
Collect and organize patient data for entry, enter study information into databases, and perform computer-assisted statistical analyses using pre-packaged software.
Write non-complex computer programs as needed to reformat information or create files.
Maintain computer equipment and arrange internal or external repair and maintenance services.
Prepare graphs and charts and participate in quantitative and qualitative analyses of study information.
Assist with planning research protocols when needed.
Coordinate the work of others assigned to research projects, including patient interviews, form completion, and related tasks.
Review relevant literature to understand the research project and gather information.