Sr. Research Assistant

Brown Medicine

31d • $48,069 - $79,373 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Dept. Clinical Research Supervisor and the PI of the Center for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine and for the Stress Trauma and Resilience (STAR) COBRE Program, this role performs clinical research in areas related to operation of research projects. This includes recruitment, implementation, project processes, and outcome evaluation. The position involves researching literature in the field, potentially participating in the design of experimental protocols, and collecting and analyzing data using statistical methodology. The role may also assist in writing presentations and papers for publication based on the research performed. Brown University Health employees are expected to role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and demonstrate core Success Factors such as Instill Trust, Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Applied or Life Sciences with experience in clinical research methodologies.
• Clinical Research certification or certification eligible.
• Requires valid driver’s license for travel to other clinic sites.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to support PI with human subject based research, including professional correspondence and interaction with research subjects.
• Knowledge of research ethics, regulatory management, and good clinical practice principles.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple research project tasks.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience conducting and managing human subject trials.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel is required.

Nice To Haves

• CITI Training for Human Subjects Research or similar training recommended but not required.
• 2 years’ experience is preferred.
• Experience with IRBNet and REDCap preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage most aspects of clinical projects, serving as the main contact for research participants.
• Identify patients meeting criteria for inclusion in clinical research studies, ensuring protocol eligibility.
• Review medical records to extract information for research data forms.
• Conduct the informed consent process, ensuring compliance with the protocol.
• Establish and maintain study records for each participant.
• Coordinate follow-up appointments, meet with study subjects, and complete reimbursements.
• Maintain and update research study questionnaires, scripts, and other study forms.
• Collect and organize patient data into appropriate formats for study databases.
• Coordinate collaborative work with other investigators and/or sites.
• Help coordinate audits and on-site visits by sponsors and other groups.
• May participate in IRB filing and maintenance, including project submission, revisions, renewals, and adverse event tracking.
• May assist in tabulating and reviewing data for publication and writing papers.
• May assist Principal Investigator(s) with the development, design, and data management specifics of new studies.
• Maintain and enhance professional expertise through educational opportunities and literature review.

Benefits

• Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
• We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level