Research Assistant - Part Time (20 hours/week) (62775)

UNION COMMUNITY CARE•Lancaster, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Assistant (RA) will be responsible for performing day-to-day study activities at the performance sites. They will obtain informed consent, conduct research assessments, enter data into the electronic data system, and manage participant follow-up and compensation. They will also assist with regulatory and quality monitoring activities and other tasks related to participant management as designated by the Research Coordinator. In fulfilling these responsibilities, the RA ensures that all aspects of the project are performed accurately, on schedule and in accordance with human subjects’ research protections and Good Clinical Practice. They will also attend study conference calls and provide progress updates, as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services related field, or the equivalent.
One year of experience in health care or human services related fields.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as a team member.
Meticulous attention to detail; organized, efficient, and able to handle competing priorities.
Previous project-related work including prior work with study population, within medical setting/clinical setting, conducting standardized assessments.
Prior research experience and some understanding of research procedures.

Responsibilities

Explains the study, reviews all study materials with participants, and obtains informed consent.
Conducts research interviews at primary care study sites.
Conducts participant study visits, including scheduling, coordination with other study team members, and documentation.
Tracks participant flow through the study and updates tracking logs in an accurate and timely manner.
Contacts participants to schedule them for study visits.
Reviews entered data, resolves data queries, and obtains missing information.
Documents all data accurately and according to protocol.
Confirms that all data entry is complete and correct.
Maintains study files in accordance with federal regulations.
Assures that participant and data confidentiality and integrity are maintained.
Ensures that study activities are carried out in accordance with protocol, including but not limited to participant recruitment and screening, and participant research visits.
Assists with preparation of research documents for institutional review boards.
Aids with overall project operations, as needed.
Establishes and maintains positive relationships with participants and study site affiliates.
Demonstrates a commitment to foster inclusiveness and diversity though interactions and communications with others.
Effectively communicates study protocol and research goals to study sites and other partners.
Contributes to and works well with the New York Node and Lead Study team.
Participates in on-going trainings and keeps abreast of developments in the field.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Participates in mandatory all staff meetings, team meetings and trainings.