Clinical Research Assistant

Brown-University-Health-1; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to support multiple studies. You will recruit, collect, and analyze patient information, interview participants, and maintain study records.

Data entry and basic statistical analyses will be performed using computer software, with opportunities to contribute to study manuscripts. Under supervision, you will help develop protocols, review literature, and ensure informed consent is obtained.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Applied or Life Sciences with research methodologies coursework.
• 3–6 months on-the-job experience with research studies.
• Knowledge of research methodology theory and data handling.
• Ability to organize multiple projects and prepare records and reports.
• Interpersonal abilities to interact with patients, families, and hospital staff.
• Analytical skills for developing protocols and statistical analyses.
• Technical ability to operate and maintain computer systems.
• Understanding patient care across aging processes and cultural patterns.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical research activities with investigators and studies.
• Identify and follow up with patients meeting inclusion criteria; obtain consent.
• Maintain study records; interview patients/families and collect data.
• Enter data into databases and perform basic statistical analyses; generate graphs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Technical ability

Geriatric care awareness

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Applied or Life Sciences

Job description

SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator(s) and Clinical Research Coordinator, assist in recruitment, acquisition, and analysis of patient information for multiple clinical research projects. Interviews patients to gather information, prepares and maintains study record, enters data via computer, performs statistical analyses of resultant data. Participates in qualitative/quantitative analyses of resultant data. Reviews relevant literature to gather information; may participate in development of research protocols. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides assistance to Principal Investigators to coordinate clinical research activities related to department’s field of study and investigators specific study.
• A.) Assists research physician in identification and follow up of patients meeting criteria for inclusion in clinical research studies; ensures protocol eligibility requirements are met.
• B.) Establishes and/or maintains study record for each participant. Interviews patient and/or family to explain nature of study, elicit cooperation and gather information to complete study questionnaire. Facilitates obtaining informed consent. May schedule patient appointments and call patients to complete documentation.
• C.) May review medical records to abstract information necessary to complete forms. May request and follow up on missing data such as laboratory test results and the like.
• D.) Monitors adherence to protocol; alerts physician when laboratory tests ordered have not been performed, medication protocol not followed, etc. Collects and organizes patient data into appropriate format to facilitate data entry. Operates computer to enter study information into database. Using pre-packaged software and according to needs of research supervisor, performs computer-assisted statistical analysis such as multiple antecedent variables, linear regression, frequencies, cross tabulations and the like. May write non-complex programs using computer and software-compatible language to reformat information, create new files, etc. Maintains computer equipment, arranges for internal/external service as necessary to effect repairs and maintenance. Prepares related graphs and charts or results of data gathered. Participates in quantitative and qualitative analyses of resulting information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Bachelor's Degree in Applied or Life Sciences or related area, including courses in research methodologies and microcomputer systems.
• EXPERIENCE: Three to six months on-the-job experience to become familiar with specific research studies.
• Knowledge of theory and techniques of research methodology.
• Organizational skills to organize and prioritize own efforts on multiple projects and to gather research information, format appropriately for computer data entry, prepare and maintain records and reports, etc.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and hospital professionals to gather and exchange information.
• Analytical skills to participate in developing research protocols, perform statistical analyses and participate in qualitative/quantitative analyses of research data.
• Technical ability to operate and maintain computer system.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

WORK ENVIRONMENT ANDPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Often works within a specific department to identify, enroll, and follow up with research patients. May spend much of the time standing and walking between departments, offices, Medical Records, etc.

INDEPENDENT ACTION: Perform independently within the department’s policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to the supervisor when clarification of the departmental policies and procedures are required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

Pay Range:

$41,537.60-$68,556.80

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type: M-F 9:30am to 6:30pm

Work Shift: Day

Daily Hours: 8 hours

Driving Required: No