Research Assistant

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); In loco; USD 25.000 - 38.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Healthcare benefits

Tuition assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

The George Washington University in Washington, DC is seeking a full-time Research Assistant for an NIH-funded study conducted in GW Hospital Emergency Department. The role involves recruiting participants, conducting surveys, data collection and entry, and coordinating follow-up with study participants.

Qualifications include a BA/BS in a related field, completion of CITI and HIPAA training, and PrEP Navigator training. On-site work schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Competenze

• BA/BS in a related discipline required; degree conferred by start date.
• CITI and HIPAA certification required if hired.
• PrEP Navigator training program required if hired.

Mansioni

• Interact with patients and clinical staff to screen, recruit, obtain consent, and conduct surveys; entering data.
• Coordinate baseline and telephone follow-up interviews; ensure timely execution.
• Conduct telephone follow-up with study participants.
• Provide daily research support: informed consent, enrollment, data collection, data entry, management, and review.
• Coordinate with clinical staff to minimize disruption to patient care during procedures.
• Attend mandated study team meetings and lead reviews of enrollment and follow-up results.

Conoscenze

Communication

Teamwork

Data collection

Microsoft Word

Formazione

BA/BS in related field

CITI certification

HIPAA certification

PrEP Navigator training

Strumenti

Microsoft Word

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description Summary:

The Department of Epidemiology is looking to hire a full-time Research Assistant for a research study funded by the National Institutes of Health. The study will be conducted in the GWU Hospital Emergency Department.

Posting Details

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:

The Department of Epidemiology is looking to hire a full-time Research Assistant for a research study funded by the National Institutes of Health. The study will be conducted in the GWU Hospital Emergency Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Interact with patients and clinical providers to screen, recruit, and consent participants, conduct surveys, collect data, and enter data into a computer.
• Work with the study coordinator to ensure that the baseline and telephone follow-up interviews are conducted in a timely manner and as successfully as possible.
• Conduct telephone follow-up with participants
• Provide daily research support for the assigned research project and related activities, including informed consent, enrollment, data collection (i.e., conducting interviews), data entry, management, and review.
• Interact with the clinical staff and ensure that study procedures do not disrupt clinical operations where patients are being treated
• Attend mandatory study team meetings as scheduled and lead the review of enrollment and follow-up results.

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications

• Employees are required to complete CITI and HIPAA certification if hired.
• Employees will also be required to complete a PrEP Navigator training program if hired.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with HIV and other community-based organizations and populations at risk for HIV is preferred.
• Strong interest in research and enthusiasm for interacting with people.
• Strong Communication & Teamwork: Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate seamlessly with project staff, research team members, and emergency department clinical staff.
• Independent & Detail-Oriented: Capable of managing tasks independently with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Word is desired.

Hiring Range

$18.40 - $27.68

GW Staff Approach to Pay

How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department: Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH)

Family Research and Labs

Sub-Family Field Research

Stream Service and Support

Level Level 2

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes

Employee Onsite Status On-campus (in person)

Required Background Check Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants: Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only? No

Posting Number: R002454

Job Open Date: 10/27/2026

Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.