Research Assistant

The George Washington University; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The George Washington University (GWU) is hiring a full-time Research Assistant in the Milken Institute School of Public Health. The role supports an NIH-funded study in GWU Hospital ED, focusing on PrEP navigation, participant screening, consent, HIV prevention counseling, and coordination of PrEP services.

You will engage with patients and clinical staff while maintaining data integrity. Qualifications include a BA/BS in a related field, CITI and HIPAA certification, and PrEP Navigator

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Screen, recruit, and consent participants; conduct surveys and data collection.
• Coordinate baseline and follow-up interviews with study staff.
• Provide PrEP counseling and connect patients to PrEP services and social referrals.
• Ensure study procedures do not disrupt ED operations; assist with data entry and management.
• Attend study team meetings and present enrollment and follow-up results.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Word

Education

BA/BS in related discipline

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

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. The primary responsibilities of the job will be: (1) acting as a pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) navigator and resource to the other research assistants (RAs) who work in the emergency department (ED); (2) working in the ED screening and identifying eligible participants, explaining study procedures and obtaining consent, conducting HIV prevention and PrEP medication counseling, providing patients with a PrEP Decision Support Tool and reviewing results with patients, helping to coordinate receipt of PrEP medication including making appointments for patients with community PrEP providers, and providing referrals to social services; and (3) conducting follow-up interviews with participants. It is expected that the candidate selected for this job will develop in-depth knowledge about PrEP and will be comfortable talking to patients, other research staff, and clinical staff about PrEP.

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.

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

Telework:

Required Background Check

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: 09/17/2026

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

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?
  • No
  • Yes
• * For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder,employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)
  • Yes, IEP complete
  • No, still in IEP
  • N/a - not a current GW employee
• * What is your salary range expectation?

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Human Resource
Management & Development

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