Research Assistant

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group in Fort Bragg, NC is seeking a Research Assistant to support clinical research projects onsite, including recruitment of subjects, data collection, data entry, and scheduling follow-ups. This contingent role is located at Ft. Bragg, NC and may be affected by contract award.

Responsibilities include quality checks, preparation of technical reports and SOPs, and maintaining regulatory compliance for studies. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Human Subjects training required; BLS certification if hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs data entry for clinical investigation projects and maintains databases, including recruitment/screening and scheduling.
• Performs data entry quality checks and quality assurance.
• Assists in preparation of technical reports, summaries, and protocols.
• Maintains study documents and complies with regulations.
• Creates and manages study data files and assists with SOPs and manuals.
• Screens, consents, and schedules participants for testing or evaluation; coordinates reminders and testing.
• Extracts data from medical records and prepares data for analyses and reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow detailed instruction

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Human Subjects training

BLS certification

Job description

Position Summary

Odyssey is looking for a Research Assistant to assist with the performance of clinical research projects in a clinical or field-based operational setting, including recruitment of potential study subjects, collection and organization of data, and scheduling patients for follow up study evaluations. This job is onsite at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina.

***Contingent upon contract award***

Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performs data entry for clinical investigation research projects and maintains databases meticulously including recruitment/screening of potential study subjects; data maintenance; scheduling and testing spreadsheets for participant consenting, study evaluations, and follow up study visits.
• Performs data entry quality checks and quality assurance.
• Assists in the preparation of technical reports, summaries, and protocols.
• Maintains study related documents and supplies; secures, organizes and documents IAW all federal/state/installation regulations.
• Creates, collects, disseminates, maintains appropriate files of study data and assists with review and completion of study manuals and SOPs.
• Screens, consents, and/or schedules potential research participants for testing or evaluation. Facilitates follow-up assessment reminders, scheduling, and testing with all related documentation.
• Extracts data from patient and/or research participant medical records; transcribes and resolves data queries in study forms (hardcopy and/or electronic); prepares documents, under direction of project leaders; prepares data for statistical analyses and reports descriptive data to be used in research/clinical investigations/studies reports.
• Maintains awareness of and compliance with human subjects’ research regulatory issues.
• Communicates regularly with study team, under direction of project leaders, in writing and verbally as needed.
• May assist with TBI program/ project improvement initiatives at the site.
• Assists with literature searches, obtaining articles for review.
• Assists with obtaining and collating materials for reports, manuscripts and for meetings.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Clearance: Ability to obtain Secret.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree required. Human Subjects training required. Current certification in Basic Life Support if working in a hospital environment.
• Years of Experience: 6 months to 2 years of experience in research/clinical investigations/studies required. Prior experience within the DoD/VA systems of care preferred.
• Certifications: Must complete CITI/HIPAA training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow detailed instructions required.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills required.
• Adherence to legal, professional and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and privacy.
• May encounter patients who are confused, agitated or abusive.
• Must be available to travel locally, regionally and nationally.

Additional Information

Location: 2843 Normandy Drive, Ft. Bragg, NC

Travel: Some required.

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite

Compensation

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities