Research Assistant

CHEManager International; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger Weis Center for Research is seeking an organized Research Project Assistant to support coordination of clinical studies. Under supervision of a Project Manager, you will help with recruitment, scheduling, documentation, specimen handling, data entry, and study tracking.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, timely communication with study staff, and contributing to grant-related activities. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required, and the team values collaboration,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and manages minimal risk studies under supervision.
• Prepares, maintains, and tracks regulatory documents per regulations and sponsor requirements.
• Assists with subject visits including vital signs, clinical tests, and data collection.
• Sets-up, tracks, and troubleshoots study technology (e-diaries, apps, home use equipment).
• Conducts literature searches and fact-finding research to support project development.
• Ensures adherence to federal or other regulatory requirements.
• Communicates needs, issues, statuses to study personnel.
• Assists with grant submissions and related pre/post-award processes.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Multitasking

Organizing

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Related Field)

Job description

Job Summary

Under the supervision of an experienced Project Manager or designee, responsible for assisting with coordination of research projects. Perform day-to-day research project activities such as recruitment database searches, mailings, recruitment calls. Schedule research appointments, maintains study documentation, specimen management and tracking (supply ordering, preparation of clinical research lab kits, packaging/shipping of clinical specimens, etc.), data collection and entry, study tracking and reporting, and subject reimbursement processing and tracking.

Location

Weis Center for Research

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Worker Type

Regular

Exemption Status

No

Job Duties

• Conducts and manages minimal risk studies under the supervision of a project manager or designee.
• Prepares, maintains, and tracks regulatory documents according to governmental regulations and sponsor requirements.
• Assists with subject visits including obtaining vital signs, performing clinical tests, collecting clinical samples, and data collection, as applicable.
• Sets-up, tracks, and trouble-shoots study technology (i.e., e-diaries, apps, home use research equipment), as applicable.
• Conducts literature searches and fact-finding research to support project development
• Ensures adherence to federal or other regulatory requirements.
• Communicates needs, issues, statuses, etc. to appropriate study personnel.
• Assists with grant submissions and grant funding opportunities; participates in pre- and post-award grant process, as applicable.

Education

Position Details

Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Required)

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s)

Skills

Communication, Computer Literacy, Multitasking, Organizing, Teamwork

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES:

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members and the community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.