Research Specialist 1

Georgetown University•Vinalhaven, ME

3d•$41,926 - $65,090•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Assistant (RA), Department of Family Medicine - Georgetown University, supports the conduct of a large, multi-site, randomized controlled trial. Main responsibilities center on the recruitment and enrollment of patients into the study, including outreach and providing information about the study, identifying and prescreening individuals, obtaining informed consent, collecting questionnaires and data, and following patients for the duration of their participation (approximately 2-4 weeks). Most activities will occur at primary and urgent care offices in the greater metro area. Additional duties include, but are not limited to: Recruit, enroll, and facilitate informed consent with study participants and collaborating practices by conducting proactive outreach to eligible patients and clinic staff; prescreening individuals against inclusion/exclusion criteria; clearly explaining study purpose, procedures, risks, and benefits; obtaining and documenting informed consent in compliance with IRB and regulatory requirements; and maintaining strong working relationships with participating practices to support consistent enrollment. Travel frequently to community-based primary and urgent care clinics throughout the greater metropolitan area to conduct on-site recruitment and study activities; independently coordinate travel schedules and logistics; and ensure all travel-related expenses comply with Georgetown University and sponsor cost principles, reimbursement policies, and applicable funding regulations. Supervise and provide on-site leadership to a team of undergraduate research assistants, particularly in off-campus clinical settings; serve as the primary point of contact for operational questions and issue resolution; provide real-time guidance to ensure professionalism, protocol adherence, and effective patient engagement. Delegate, coordinate, and oversee student assignments, schedules, and travel logistics, ensuring appropriate staffing coverage tailored to the workflow, patient volume, and operational needs of each clinic site; proactively adjust staffing plans to maintain continuity of study operations. Monitor and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of data entry performed by undergraduate team members, conducting routine data audits and quality checks; provide corrective feedback and retraining as needed to maintain data integrity and compliance with study standards. Adhere strictly to the approved study protocol and all applicable regulations, including institutional policies, site-specific standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), IRB requirements, HIPAA guidelines, and sponsor expectations; ensure all study activities are conducted ethically and in full regulatory compliance. Perform day-to-day operational activities that support the overall progress of the study, including preparation of screening and enrollment reports; administration and collection of study questionnaires and clinical data; routine quality assurance reviews; coordination and tracking of study interventions; management and inventory of laboratory and study supplies; and delivery of ongoing training to undergraduate team members to ensure consistent and high-quality study execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in health or science-related field is preferred but not required.
Ability to speak Spanish is a plus
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required
Upon hire, RA will be required to complete and maintain the required training certifications for research study personnel, including human subjects protection, HIPAA and ICH Good Clinical Practice.
Knowledge of research methods is a plus
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills
Must be comfortable working independently and in the community

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in health or science-related field
Ability to speak Spanish
Knowledge of research methods

Responsibilities

Recruit, enroll, and facilitate informed consent with study participants and collaborating practices by conducting proactive outreach to eligible patients and clinic staff; prescreening individuals against inclusion/exclusion criteria; clearly explaining study purpose, procedures, risks, and benefits; obtaining and documenting informed consent in compliance with IRB and regulatory requirements; and maintaining strong working relationships with participating practices to support consistent enrollment.
Travel frequently to community-based primary and urgent care clinics throughout the greater metropolitan area to conduct on-site recruitment and study activities; independently coordinate travel schedules and logistics; and ensure all travel-related expenses comply with Georgetown University and sponsor cost principles, reimbursement policies, and applicable funding regulations.
Supervise and provide on-site leadership to a team of undergraduate research assistants, particularly in off-campus clinical settings; serve as the primary point of contact for operational questions and issue resolution; provide real-time guidance to ensure professionalism, protocol adherence, and effective patient engagement.
Delegate, coordinate, and oversee student assignments, schedules, and travel logistics, ensuring appropriate staffing coverage tailored to the workflow, patient volume, and operational needs of each clinic site; proactively adjust staffing plans to maintain continuity of study operations.
Monitor and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of data entry performed by undergraduate team members, conducting routine data audits and quality checks; provide corrective feedback and retraining as needed to maintain data integrity and compliance with study standards.
Adhere strictly to the approved study protocol and all applicable regulations, including institutional policies, site-specific standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), IRB requirements, HIPAA guidelines, and sponsor expectations; ensure all study activities are conducted ethically and in full regulatory compliance.
Perform day-to-day operational activities that support the overall progress of the study, including preparation of screening and enrollment reports; administration and collection of study questionnaires and clinical data; routine quality assurance reviews; coordination and tracking of study interventions; management and inventory of laboratory and study supplies; and delivery of ongoing training to undergraduate team members to ensure consistent and high-quality study execution.