Research Assistant
About The Position
The Research Assistant supports clinical trial testing at the Rochester General Hospital Research Institute and may assist with other research projects. The role includes helping senior team members conduct projects, collect samples, perform experiments, and analyze data, with limited guidance. Clinical duties include specimen collection and patient-facing administrative support. Laboratory duties include receiving and processing specimens and performing microbiology and immunology tests; training will be provided. The position is based at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, New York, and requires flexibility to cover incoming samples and, for some duties, work at multiple Patient Service Centers or affiliated centers.
Requirements
- Associate degree in a related field required for experiment-based duties; preferred for clinical-based duties.
- Ability to follow training and testing protocols established within RGHRI.
- Functions with direction from a Research Scientist or Research Associate, Lead.
- Flexibility in work schedule is required for laboratory experiment-based duties.
- Flexibility and transportation to multiple Patient Service Centers or affiliated centers are required for clinical duties.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred for experiment-based duties.
- Medical Assistant Certification preferred for clinical-based duties.
- Phlebotomy Certificate preferred for clinical-based duties.
- Minimum one year of experience in a related field preferred.
- Computer skills preferred.
- Phlebotomy training preferred, or willingness to become trained.
Responsibilities
- Assist senior team members with research projects, sample collection, experiments, and data analysis.
- Perform sample collections or experiments with limited guidance from senior team members.
- Analyze data with limited guidance from senior team members.
- Collect blood specimens by venipuncture and skin puncture according to physician orders and applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Follow safety guidelines, including use of appropriate equipment and practices.
- Obtain, label, and transport specimens to the specified area; prepare specimens for processing and complete related paperwork.
- Manage incoming calls and provide necessary information; greet patients or their representatives and provide direction.
- Schedule or pre-schedule patient appointments when applicable.
- Interview patients or their representatives, collect required information, and complete registration according to policy.
- Verify insurance eligibility and coverage and obtain authorizations when applicable.
- Maintain accurate data and meet regulatory requirements outlined by department policy.
- Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, hospital personnel, and study team personnel.
- Receive, label, log, and enter clinical sample numbers into an electronic database.
- Perform microbiology and immunology tests using appropriate equipment and practices.
- Maintain flexibility in work schedule and travel to multiple Patient Service Centers or affiliated centers as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
