Staff Research Assoc. I

Position Definition:

Under the direction of supervisor, the incumbent will assist the principal investigators in a variety of research tasks related to clinical research: biobanking, tissue sequencing, and clinical trials . These tasks will include (but are not restricted to): biospecimen handling and transport, cellular and biological research experiments, abstracting information from clinical records; creating, entering data into, and maintaining a research database; recruiting research subjects; assisting in the preparation of research and administrative reports; preparing follow-up reports for patients while on study; submitting human subjects documentation; and monitoring compliance with human subjects regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Perform and assist with subject recruitment, including initial screening
• Assist with tissue and cellular laboratory studies.
• Assist with data entry and database management
• Assist with database management

• Ensures appropriate study testing, and adequate enrollment of multicenter clinical trials, longitudinal cohort studies, local investigator-initiated studies, and biorepository efforts.
• Conduct study specific procedures including but not limited to:
  • Consenting patients for non-interventional research studies
  • Interviewing patients
  • Generating patient correspondence

• Assist in performing statistical analysis of data
• Assist in preparation of new IRB applications and shepherd through to completion; arrange paperwork for renewal of existing protocols; respond to IRB requests for revisions; and coordinate protocol changes with study sponsors.
• Maintain detailed record of work performed
• Coordinate amendment updates and maintain study files
• Ensure all CHR documents are up to date.
• Assist with preparation of grant applications, including revisions and progress reports, manuscript and scientific abstract preparation; additional administrative tasks as assigned
• Abstract information from clinical records
• Administer questionnaires and surveys
• Obtain, organize, file, and retrieve reports, correspondence, and numerical data for use in preparing status reports, briefings, and presentations
• Submit human subjects documentation and monitor compliance with human subjects regulations
• Assist Principal Investigators in implementing day-to-day research activities
• Perform other duties as assigned including administrative tasks such as formatting tables and reports and organizing group meetings

Job Requirements:

• B.A. / B.S.
• Prior experience with research in the hard sciences, clinical sciences, or social sciences, including prior academic research experience, e.g. college-level research
• Strong oral/written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Experience with word processing and database software, such as Microsoft Access and Excel
• Proficiency in conducting literature searches
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve desired goals
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail

The hourly range for this position is $24.11 - $28.87.
Job Summary

• Requisition Number: STAFF001262
• Job Category: Staff Research Assoc
• Schedule: Full-Time