Research Assistant I
About The Position
The Research Assistant (RA) will participate in the day-to-day operations of clinical research studies conducted by Principal Investigator(s). This role involves performing a variety of duties related to the collection, compilation, documentation, and analysis of clinical research data. The RA will support multiple studies and collaborate with multiple Principal Investigators and research staff. The RA will work directly with study participants to support recruitment efforts, obtain informed consent, and coordinate, schedule, and conduct study visits in accordance with study protocols. The RA will assist in the development and implementation of data collection tools, including surveys and case report forms, and will be responsible for accurate data collection, entry, cleaning, and basic analysis. Additionally, the RA will monitor recruitment and retention metrics and support study compliance with regulatory and institutional requirements. The RA will also contribute to research dissemination efforts, including assisting with abstracts, presentations, and manuscript preparation.
Responsibilities
- Assist with participant recruitment, screening, and enrollment in accordance with study protocols
- Obtain informed consent and ensure all regulatory and ethical guidelines are followed
- Coordinate, schedule, and conduct study visits, including in-person and remote visits as applicable
- Collect, enter, and maintain accurate study data in research databases and electronic systems
- Perform data cleaning, validation, and basic analysis to ensure data integrity and quality
- Assist in the development and maintenance of study documentation, including case report forms and study binders
- Monitor recruitment and retention efforts and provide updates to the research team
- Ensure compliance with institutional policies, IRB requirements, and federal regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GCP)
- Assist with preparation of abstracts, presentations, reports, and manuscripts for publication
- Communicate effectively with study participants, investigators, and interdisciplinary team members
- Provide general administrative and operational support for ongoing research studies
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
