Research Assistant

Fairview Health Services; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in St. Paul, MN is seeking a Research Assistant to join our Community Health & Wellness Hub.

The role collects, abstracts, reviews, compiles, and enters data into multiple computer systems, assists with survey design, and supports data quality and error correction for research projects. You will prepare and present oral and written reports, interpret statistics and graphs, and participate in participant recruitment, administrative support, and study coordination.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in clinical or health care setting or related research.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and coding.
• Experience with data management and study coordination.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants and prepare recruitment materials.
• Manage study packets, visit materials, and files.
• Enter data into study databases and verify accuracy.
• Prepare documents for IRB submissions and regulatory support.
• Assist with study visits and consent process.

Skills

Data collection

Data entry

Medical terminology

Coding knowledge

Education

Some college coursework in CS

Statistics coursework

Research design coursework

Tools

SPSS

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview is looking for a Research Assistant to join our team at our Community Health & Wellness Hub in St. Paul, MN. The Research Assistant collects, abstracts, reviews, compiles, and enters data into various computer systems. Assists with design of survey tools. Ensures data quality and error‑correction for research, program evaluation and outcome‑related projects. Prepares and presents both oral and written reports. Interprets statistics and graphs as needed.

Position Details

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period)
• day shift
• as needed weekend rotations
• onsite role

Responsibilities

• Support Participant Recruitment – Review schedules to identify potential participants. Prepare recruitment materials. Make reminder calls and send appointment reminders. Track recruitment metrics.
• Administrative Support – Prepare study packets and visit materials. Scan and file study documents. Maintain study binders and electronic files. Organize investigator site files.
• Data Entry and Quality Control – Enter research data into study databases. Verify accuracy of entered data. Resolve minor data discrepancies. Maintain tracking logs.
• Regulatory Document Support – Prepare documents for IRB submissions. Organize essential study documentation.
• Study Visit – Consenting and working with study subjects.

Required Qualifications

• 2 years experience in clinical or other health care setting, or equivalent combination of education and research experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and coding.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some college coursework in computer science, research design and statistics.
• Statistical software (SPSS).

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, PTO and sick and safe time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please reference the following link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.