Research Assistant I, Pediatrics Research
About The Position
The Research Assistant will perform research activities using approved techniques. Conducts patient recruitment, administers questionnaires, abstracts medical records, maintains patient databases, performs administrative tasks, assists in grant preparation, performs literature searches and participates with the research team in preparation of data and other reports. May also assist the principal investigator with translation to Spanish or Haitian Creole, interpreting experimental results, and in preparing and writing manuscripts. Applicants interested in working part-time hours (at least 24 hours per week) are also encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required by the time of hire.
- Prefer experience in clinical research, public health experience or working with children and families.
- Previous experience with recruiting subjects, with an understanding of the ethical and technical conduct of research preferred
- Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
- Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web browsers.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual candidate preferred, not required, fluent in spoken and written English, Spanish, and/or Haitian Creole.
- Experience with statistical software a plus.
- Phlebotomy skills a plus
- Willing to train for phlebotomy or phlebotomy skills a plus.
- Bi-lingual Spanish or Haitian Creole a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assists in data collection and provides feedback on study's progress.
- Recruits subjects to participate in the study by using approved methodologies, such as, reaching to healthcare providers for referrals, visiting clinics, sending mailouts, using approved advertisements, etc.
- Conducts the enrollment of study participants, including explaining research procedures, and obtaining informed consent of subjects and/or their families.
- Schedules appointments of study participants; conducts reminder phone calls and/or sends mailouts. Obtains and distributes payment vouchers for participant reimbursements/participation.
- Responsible for the administrative aspects of the research study, including: managing program records and handling communication needs of the program.
- Prepares and maintains Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals and correspondence, including amendments and renewals as necessary.
- Perform administrative duties associated with the study's Data Monitoring and Safety Board, tracking and reporting adverse events and collecting data specified by the DSMB. Responsible for all other administrative duties related to research activities.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
- Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.
- Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
