Research Assistant

The Howard University; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Work-Life Balance

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Additional Perks

Job summary

Howard University’s Talent Acquisition team seeks qualified candidates to support research recruitment efforts. The role involves screening and enrolling study participants, explaining procedures, obtaining informed consent, and coordinating visit schedules.

You will maintain study files, perform data management tasks, assist with reports and grants, and participate in team meetings while upholding College of Medicine standards, safety, and patient rights.

Responsibilities

• Recruits subjects to participate in research studies; assesses eligibility; enrolls participants with informed consent.
• Schedules appointments of study participants and reminds them about appointments.
• Administers questionnaires and conducts interviews per established protocols.
• Identifies subjects with significant clinical concerns and relays to the Program Manager or Principal Investigator.
• Maintains patient study files in accordance with guidelines.
• Performs data management tasks: data entry, basic reports, data cleaning.
• Codes qualitative interviews using codebooks and NVIVO.
• Utilizes Excel/databases to track research activities and record data.
• Aids in reports, grants, presentations, and data analysis; assists with manuscripts.
• Maintains infection control and safety standards; attends trainings and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff "for fit" makes significant contributions to Howard University's overall mission.

At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.

Here is what we offer:

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

Join Howard University and thrive with us!

https://hr.howard.edu/benefits-wellness

Responsibilities

• Recruits subjects to participate in research studies; assesses potential participants for eligibility; enrolls study participants, including explaining research procedures & protocols and obtaining informed consent of subjects and/or their families.
• Schedules appointments of study participants; contacts participants to remind them about appointments.
• Administers questionnaires, conducts interviews and assessments following established protocols, and assists study participants in navigating through questionnaires.
• Identifies subjects with significant clinical concerns and relays this information to the Program Manager or Principal Investigator.
• Maintains patient study files in accordance with legal and institutional guidelines.
• Performs a variety of data management procedures (e.g., data entry, producing basic reports, data cleaning, database maintenance).
• Codes qualitative interviews using codebooks and NVIVO database.
• Utilizes databases (e.g., Excel) to track research activities and to record data.
• Aids in the development of reports, grants, presentations, and data analysis. Assists with manuscript and grant preparation and research.
• Conducts literature searches and synthesizes information in requested formats.
• Attends all required training and meetings of the research team, as instructed by Principal Investigator or Project Manager.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Participates in staff meetings/initiatives including appropriate quality improvement and education activities, or if unable to attend non-mandatory activities, accepts responsibility to review meeting minutes and becomes knowledgeable of issues discussed.
• Conforms to College of Medicine and hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible service and patient care may be provided.
• Follows established infection control and safety procedures.
• Obtains and distributes reimbursements/participation vouchers and/or payments.
• Other duties as assigned.