Research Assistant

Georgetown University; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Tuition assistance

Work-life balance

Employee discounts

Voluntary insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Georgetown University’s Center for Health Equity in Washington, DC seeks a Research Assistant to support faculty and learner research projects and research infrastructure. You will contribute to study design, IRB submissions, data analysis and dissemination of results, supervising learners and coordinating grant-related activities within the Center for Health Equity and Department of Family Medicine.

The role supports CAPRICORN and a practice-based research network in the DC metro area,

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in health or science related field; Master’s preferred.
• Experience with IRB submissions and regulatory coordination.
• Knowledge of research methods and NIH/ FDA guidelines.
• Strong analytical, writing and editing abilities; excellent organization.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee and assist in ongoing studies from design to data analysis.
• Prepare IRB submissions and manage IRB communications.
• Supervise and train research assistants and interns.
• Coordinate grant-related subcontractor invoices and budgets.
• Develop study protocols and supporting documentation for funding.
• Coordinate surveys and statistical programs for study usage.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Writing/editing

IRB knowledge

Grants administration

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in health or science related field

Master’s degree preferred

Herramientas

SPSS

REDCap

Grants.gov

EndNote

Word

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Research Assistant# Georgetown Career Opportunities## Research AssistantApply: On Campus: Medical Center: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: January 1, 2027 (30+ days left to apply): JR27965Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.**Requirements****Job Overview** The Research Assistant, Center for Health Equity – Georgetown University, provides assistance for faculty and learner research projects and supports research infrastructure and capacity building activities in the Center for Health Equity and for the Department of Family Medicine. Research Assistant will serve as the primary project manager for multiple on-going research projects in all phases of development and implementation, including supervision of work-study students and medical school, graduate and undergraduate student interns. Additionally, the position will contribute to research design, IRB applications and processing, data analysis, and dissemination of study results. The position directly supports the Center for Health Equity Advisory Committee and subcommittees, and Area Health Education Center Advisory Committee and subcommittees for scheduling, event planning, meeting agendas and minutes, annual and periodic reports, website and newsletter updates and dissemination, and subcommittee specific assignments as assigned by the Director and chairs. The Research Assistant supports the center director, center grant-related Principal Investigators, CAPRICORN Director, and Department Administrator. This role will serve in a collaborative team support capacity for the department’s administrative team of Administrators, Program Managers, Research Assistants/Associates, Research Faculty, Research Fellows, graduate students, and their respective divisions.Additional duties include, but are not limited to:* Oversee and assist in ongoing studies, including research design, data management, study materials development, data analysis, writing and editing scientific manuscripts for publication* Responsible for institutional review board (IRB) submissions and serve as the primary regulatory coordinator for IRB-related communications for the research division* Help department faculty members submit and communicate with the IRB* Supervise and train research assistants, as well as medical school, graduate and undergraduate student interns* Responsible for collecting and analyzing evaluative data for residency program on resident performance, patient satisfaction, or any grant-related indicators.* Develop, edit and prepare grant proposals, study protocols and supporting documentation for federal, foundation and private industry-sponsored research funding agencies* Responsible for coordination and submission of pre-award grant applications and reports with university and extramural research administrative offices, subcontractors, subawardee investigators, and consultants* Provide support and assistance for researchers, research infrastructure, financial management functions and capacity building activities for the Center for Health Equity and the Department of Family* Responsible for institutional review board (IRB) submissions and serve as the primary regulatory coordinator for IRB-related communications for the research division* Help department faculty members submit and communicate with the IRB* Supervise and train research assistants, as well as medical school, graduate and undergraduate student interns* Coordinate research activities, including health-services research, medical education research and CAPRICORN, a practice-based research network (PBRN) of primary care providers in the DC metropolitan area* Coordinate survey instruments and statistical programs for study usage* Support all meetings and events, and present opportunities for recruitment and enrollment in practice-based research to faculty, residents, and staff* Support and manage communications for the Scholarly Activity Working Group, department, Center for Health Equity for upcoming grants, reports, projects, meetings and events* Assist CAPRICORN Director, and study investigators in developing and implementing project protocols and recruitment plans for subject and student involvement* Oversee and assist with medical, graduate and undergraduate student independent-study or other learner research projects, short and long term.* Prepare study budgets with the help of PI, department administrator, in accordance with federal, sponsor and institutional policies, procedures and guidelinesMonitor budgets and grant-related and research expenses, and reconcile expense reports with department administratorManage study participant payments.* Complete sponsor annual progress reports and assist with financial reports.Educational/research data entry and analysis* Coordinate grant-related subcontractor, independent consultant and other outside vendor invoices, payments and contracts with the department and university administrative offices* Procure and manage inventory of research, laboratory, and other general office supplies with the support of the department administrative officer* Coordinate subcontractor, independent consultant and other outside vendor invoices, payments and contracts with the department and university administrative offices **Work Interactions** * Reports to Center Director:* Reports to Center and Department Administrator **Requirements and Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in health or science related field; Master’s degree preferred.* Certified Research Administration designation* Preferred minimum of 1 year of research experience as a student including coursework, extramural research programs or research administration* Required to maintain appropriate Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) training according to the supported research projects and IRB protocols.* Knowledge of research methods, human research subjects protection and Good Clinical Practices, FDA regulations, OMB Uniform Guidance and NIH funding guidelines.* Analytical background; strong communication, writing and editing skills; excellent organizational skills; detail-oriented* Knowledge of grants.gov, REDCap, SPSS or other statistical programs, Endnotes, Word, Excel**Work Mode Designation** This position has been designated as On Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.**Pay Range:**The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:$41,926.00 - $65,090.00Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.**Current Georgetown Employees:**If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. 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