Research Assistant (Full Time/Days)

Position Summary: Under the general direction of Principal Investigator supports planning and conduct of a research project. Establishes and maintains communication while serving as liaison for project. Adheres to regulatory requirements and follows study protocol. Collects and records data and prepares reports and summaries as needed.

Qualified individuals must have the ability with or without reasonable accommodation to perform the following duties:

• Assists with literature searches and summarization of information for grant proposals, IRB protocols, and or business plans for specific research projects.
• Assists in the screening for potential research subjects based upon inclusion exclusion criteria using electronic and manual mechanisms per IRB approved screening processes.
• Supports the informed consent process. Discusses the protocol, including risks, benefits, follow-up requirements, and alternatives with potential participants to obtain informed consent for study enrollment.
• Supports process of enrolling participants in study and records in EHR as appropriate. Manages and maintains enrollment records.
• Collects and manages data under the supervision of the research projects’ primary investigator. This may include data from the electronic medical record system, or from face to face or telephone contact with subjects.
• Maintains research datasets using Excel spreadsheets or systems such as RedCap.
• Prepares reports incorporating complex tables, graphs, and research results.
• The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:
• Attends and participates in meetings associated with studies projects.
• Assists with writing and review of manuscripts for publication.
• Prepares and delivers presentations.
• Other duties as assigned.