Clinical Research Assistant NES

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health institution seeks a Clinical Research Assistant to support various research projects. Responsibilities include patient recruitment, assisting with IRB submissions, conducting EKGs, and maintaining research records. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and possess strong organizational and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with courses in research methodologies.
• Three to six months of relevant experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of research methodology.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruitment and conduct of clinical research projects.
• Prepare IRB submissions and review medical records.
• Perform EKGs and assist in data entry and analysis.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Technical ability to operate computer systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Social or Life Sciences

Job description

Summary

Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator(s) and Clinical Research Coordinator, assist in the recruitment and ongoing conduct of multiple clinical research projects. Interview patients to gather information, prepare and maintain study records, enter data via computer, and clean data in preparation for analysis. Review relevant literature, participate in developing research protocols, and assist in writing publications. Perform EKGs, take vital signs during research-based monitoring tests, and perform blood spinning and shipment of blood and tissue samples as required by protocol.

Responsibilities

• Assist Principal Investigators in coordinating clinical research activities related to the department's field of study and specific studies.
• Help prepare Institutional Review Board submissions, annual reviews, and amendments.
• Identify and follow up with patients meeting criteria for inclusion in studies, ensuring protocol eligibility.
• Establish and maintain study records for each participant, explain the study to patients and/or families, and facilitate informed consent.
• Review medical records to abstract necessary information and follow up on missing data.
• Monitor adherence to protocol and alert physicians of any deviations.
• Perform research-based EKGs, vital signs, blood spinning, and shipping of samples according to protocol.
• Organize patient data for data entry and operate computers to enter study information into databases.
• Maintain and arrange service for computer equipment.
• Prepare graphs and charts of data, participate in data analysis, and assist in research protocol planning.
• Coordinate activities of research team members and review relevant literature to enhance project understanding.
• Assist in grant preparation and compliance activities.

Other Information

Basic Knowledge: Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Social or Life Sciences or related area, including courses in research methodologies and microcomputer systems.

Experience: Three to six months of on-the-job experience to familiarize with research studies. Knowledge of research methodology, organizational skills, interpersonal skills, analytical skills, and technical ability to operate computer systems.

Prior experience working on grants, especially federally funded, is preferred but not required.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or marital status.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union