Research Assistant

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

We are looking for dedicated Research Assistant in the Fairfax and Ashburn area to work in children's specialties including Inova Children's Hematology/Oncology, Inova Children's Pulmonology, Inova Children's Gastroenterology, Inova Children's Neurology and Inova Children's Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. These roles will be full-time, day shift with varying hours from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off and paid parental leave.

Research Assistant

The Research Assistant assists in the collection, validation and entry of data by using established tools, technologies and databases. Performs administrative functions in order to support the accomplishments of research/project objectives.

Duties and 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.
• Assists in reviewing and entry of data collection forms; reviews for completeness and reconciles missing data for data entry.
• Performs administrative functions in order to support the accomplishments of research/project objectives.
• Assists in the compilation and distribution of reports related to research findings.
• Occasionally provides informed consent to potential human subjects for research studies according to Inova Health System policies in addition to institutional, state and federal regulations.
• Documents entire informed consent process in enrollment notes in subject records and Epic electronic medical records.
• Ensures study/regulatory compliance and readiness by performing a review of study documentation and participating in appropriate reporting.
• Assists in regulatory readiness for internal Research Quality Improvement team and external (i.e. Sponsor, FDA) audit visits.
• Notifies Inova's Research Center, research manager/department director, PI, IRB, sponsor and other appropriate personnel of audit visits and results.
• Assists in the response to audit reports and follow-up requests as needed.
• Participates in orienting and training of new research staff.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Two years of college coursework
• Experience: 1 year of experience in a research, administrative or clinical support role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) work experience

Additional Details:

• Application deadline: this position will remain posted for 30 days from the original posting date. Applications must be submitted before the posting closes.
• Tentative employment start date: June 2027

Applicants may be considered for current and future opportunities.

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ team members provide world‑class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best‑in‑class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy‑related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.