Research Assistant I, Infectious Disease
About The Position
Working under the supervision of a Principal Investigator and Research Coordinator, and following established policies and procedures, the Research Assistant I provides assistance on clinical research studies. The role conducts HIV, COVID-19, and other infectious disease clinical trials involving healthy and immunocompromised individuals. Duties include recruiting and evaluating participants, collecting and maintaining study data and records, scheduling study visits, handling regulatory submissions, preparing case report forms, supporting sponsor monitoring visits, and coordinating laboratory and tissue specimens. The position is based in an infectious disease ambulatory clinic at the main hospital and is onsite, with a day shift and 40 scheduled hours per week.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a science field required; the role can accept experience in lieu of a degree.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Careful attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
- Computer literacy, including database tools.
- Ability to follow directions and exhibit professionalism.
Nice To Haves
- New graduate with some relevant coursework; 0–1 year of experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct HIV, COVID-19, and other infectious disease clinical trials with healthy and immunocompromised individuals.
- Provide assistance on clinical research studies in accordance with study guidelines and protocols.
- Contribute to study and database design, if applicable.
- Recruit and evaluate potential study participants; conduct protocol-directed telephone interviews and schedule screening and study visits.
- Manage regulatory submissions to the Institutional Review Board and/or Biosafety Committee, including study registrations, amendments, reportable events, and study closures.
- Maintain the study patient-information database, enter data, and maintain participant records.
- Prepare Case Report Forms for participant and monitor visits.
- Assist with quarterly monitoring visits from study sponsors.
- Mail study information and packets to participants.
- Answer phone calls and inquiries about study protocols, referring participants to a supervisor or clinical staff when appropriate.
- Receive training to perform clinical procedures, including phlebotomy, vital-sign assessments, and protocol-specified specimen collection.
- Collect and coordinate the transport of laboratory and tissue specimens to designated laboratory personnel; perform limited sample processing if needed.
- Monitor and set up necessary equipment.
- Maintain inventory and order supplies as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
