Clinical Research Assistant

Rhode Island Medical Society; Providence, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Research Assistant under the supervision of Principal Investigators and Clinical Research Coordinators to assist in acquiring and analyzing patient data for multiple clinical studies at Rhode Island Hospital.

Duties include interviewing patients, maintaining study records, data entry, basic statistical analysis, and preparing graphs. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in life sciences and strong attention to detail; on-site hours are M-F 8-5.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applied or life sciences with coursework in research methodologies.
• 3-6 months on-the-job experience in a research setting.
• Knowledge of research methodology theories and techniques.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple projects and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates clinical research activities with investigators and study staff.
• Identifies eligible patients and ensures protocol eligibility.
• Maintains study records and explains the study to participants to obtain consent.
• Enters data into databases and supports data quality checks.
• Performs basic data analyses and creates graphs for results.
• Assists in planning protocols and reviews literature related to the research.

Skills

Research methodologies

Analytical skills

Data entry

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Applied or Life Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Computer systems

Job description

SUMMARY:Under the generalsupervision of the Principal Investigator(s) and Clinical Research Coordinator,assist in acquisition and analysis of patient information for multiple clinicalresearch projects. Interviews patientsto gather information, prepares and maintains study record, enters data viacomputer, performs statistical analyses of resultant data. Participates in qualitative/quantitativeanalyses of resultant data. Reviewsrelevant literature to gather information; may participate in development ofresearch protocols. May perform EKG’sand take vital signs during research-based monitoring tests. May also perform blood spinning and shipmentof blood and tissue samples as required by protocol.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 DifferencesPatient 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.
• Assists research physician in identification and follow up of patients meeting criteria for inclusion in clinical research studies; ensures protocol eligibility requirements are met.
• 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.
• 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.
• Monitors adherence to protocol; alerts physician when laboratory tests ordered have not been performed, medication protocol not followed, etc.
• May perform research-based EKG’s, vital signs, blood spinning and shipping of blood and tissue products, in accordance with protocol specifications.
• 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 resultant information.
• May assist in planning research protocols. Coordinates activities of others assigned to research project to interview patients, compete forms or perform other tasks. Reviews literature pertaining to research being conducted in order to better understand project and gather relevant 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 professional 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.

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 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

No