Clinical Research Program Assistant

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UB benefits

Job summary

University at Buffalo is seeking a Research Program Assistant in the Department of Medicine within the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. The role involves recruiting participants, retaining study engagement, and collecting data under the direction of the Principal Investigator.

Primary duties include enrolling patients, generating outreach materials, conducting follow-ups, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and sponsor policies. The position is based on campus in Buffalo, NY.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or public health field.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Retention: assist in enrolling patients in educational and social intervention studies and maintain contact to ensure retention.
• Data Collection for Research Studies: assist with patient screenings, initial visits and follow-ups, and maintain research logs and study updates.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in science or public health field

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

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

Learn more:

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Bachelor’s Degree in science or public health field

Preferred Qualifications

Our University Community

Physical Demands

Driving Requirements

This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

Salary Range $43,320 - $53,000

Additional Salary Information

The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

Work Hours

40

Campus

Campus As Assigned

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

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