Pediatric Research Assistant - Data & Compliance (Full-Time)

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement match 5%

Tuition and student loan assistance

Mental health support 25 sessions per/

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

The Research Assistant role at Inova Health System supports pediatric research across multiple specialties in Fairfax. You will assist with data collection, validation, and entry using established tools and databases, while performing administrative tasks to help achieve project objectives.

Responsibilities include enrolling baseline studies, coordinating specimen logistics, ensuring data accuracy, and preparing reports.

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework required.
• 1 year of experience in a research, administrative or clinical support role preferred.
• Preferred: Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists in baseline study enrollment, specimen collection/processing and follow-up visits.
• Assists with data collection and communications to ensure accuracy and data completeness.
• Reviews and enters data collection forms; checks for completeness and reconciles missing data.
• Performs administrative functions to support research/project objectives.
• Compiles and distributes reports related to research findings.
• Occasionally obtains informed consent from potential human subjects per policies and regulations.
• Documents informed consent process in enrollment notes and EMR.
• Ensures study/regulatory readiness by reviewing study documentation and participating in reporting.
• Supports regulatory readiness for internal QA and external audits (Sponsor, FDA).
• Notifies appropriate personnel of audit visits and results.
• Assists in responding to audit reports and follow-up requests.
• Trains new research staff and may perform other duties.

Skills

Data collection

Administrative support

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Communication

Education

Two years of college coursework

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

The Research Assistant role at Inova Health System supports pediatric research across multiple specialties in Fairfax. You will assist with data collection, validation, and entry using established tools and databases, while performing administrative tasks to help achieve project objectives.

Responsibilities include enrolling baseline studies, coordinating specimen logistics, ensuring data accuracy, and preparing reports.