Clinical Research Program Assistant

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo is seeking a Research Program Assistant to support the Department of Medicine under the Primary Investigator. You will assist with recruitment, retention, data entry and collection, and adherence to HIPAA and IRB guidelines.

Responsibilities include enrolling participants, communicating study information, preparing outreach materials, and coordinating study visits and orders under supervision. Join a team dedicated to patient-centered research in a university setting.

Responsibilities

• Recruit patients for educational and social intervention studies under the PI, contacting them as needed.
• Generate letters and mailers to inform prospective participants about the study.
• Maintain contact with enrolled participants to support retention via texts, mailers, and calls.
• Prepare outreach packets, recruitment flyers, mailings, and specimen collection kits as required.
• Support with patient screenings, visits, and study updates in coordination with the PI.

Job description

The Department of Medicine within the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences seeks a Research Program Assistant. In this role as a Research Program Assistant you will work under the direction of the Primary Investigator with recruitment, retention, data entry and collection.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

Recruitment and Retention

• Under the direction of the principal investigator, assist in enrolling patients in educational and social intervention research studies. Contact patients as required after initial contact to obtain additional information.
• Generate letters and mailers to prospective participants to share information on the study and/or study participants.
• Assist with maintaining contact with enrolled participant to ensure retention through texts, mailers, and phone calls.
• Compile outreach packets, recruitment flyers, mailings, and specimen collection kits when needed.

Data Collection for Research Studies

• Under the direction of the principal investigator assist in performing patient screenings, initial visits, and follow-up visits.
• Assist with maintaining research logs and providing study updates to principal investigators on a regular basis.
• Order and maintain log of gift card/incentive cards to be distributed to study participants.
• Follow all Sponsor and IRB's policies and HIPAA regulations.

Support Department of Medicine research efforts

• Attend and participate in all assigned meetings and study activities.
• All other duties as assigned.

About The University At Buffalo

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