Research Assistant- Clinical

archildrens; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's is seeking a Research Assistant to support a growing portfolio of community-engaged research focused on making health and behavioral health research more relevant, accessible, and useful in real-world settings. Projects involve working with researchers, community organizations, and community members to understand needs and adapt programs for local settings.

The role offers opportunities to contribute across several projects and funding initiatives, including digital mental

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field recommended.
• Strong organizational and communication skills for coordinating multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of assigned projects and serve as liaison between study participants and investigators.
• Coordinate project activities, scheduling, and outreach; attend meetings with investigators, sponsors and staff.
• Recruit participants, screen, explain protocol, obtain consent, and conduct follow-ups per study procedures.
• Collect and enter data into databases; maintain records and prepare reports; manage participant incentives.
• Interview participants in person, by phone, televideo, or mail; ensure questionnaires are complete and accurate.
• Coordinate lab recruitment and scheduling of required tests; assist with phlebotomy and related tasks if needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Workplace Health and Equity

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE.

FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED.

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Job Details

• Work Shift:
• Please see job description for details.
• Time Type: Full time
• Department:
• CC038351 ACRI ACNC General Salary

Summary

The Research Assistant will support a growing portfolio of community-engaged research focused on making health and behavioral health research more relevant, accessible, and useful in real-world settings. Projects involve working alongside researchers, community organizations, and community members to understand needs, adapt programs for local settings, support implementation, and evaluate what works in practice. The Research Assistant will have opportunities to contribute across several projects and funding initiatives. Two examples are a community-partnered program expanding adolescents' access to evidence-informed digital mental health resources through public libraries, and The LINK (Leveraging Implementation and eNgagement for Knowledge Impact), a core at the Arkansas Children's Research Institute that strengthens research through community engagement, implementation science, and researcher-community collaboration.

Salary

Most new hires start between $21.70-$27.10 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Required Education

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Recommended Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.

Required Work Experience

• High School Diploma/GED, or 2 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED.

Description

1. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day management of assigned projects. Serves as the primary administrative liaison between study participant and Principal Investigator or other research staff. Coordinates project activities, scheduling, and outreach. Attends or facilitates meetings and other communications with investigators, research sponsors, other research staff and investigator staff members for the purposes of coordination of services to support assigned research projects.
2. Performs implementation/active and close-out phases of the study and recruitment of study participants by implementing effective screening strategies. Schedules and performs initial contact with prospective research subjects and follow-up visits; understands and explains research protocol, consent forms and when applicable uses detailed questionnaires and/or assessments to collect data for research studies; monitors the information for eligibility for the specific protocol as well as accuracy and completeness prior to examination by the investigators and/or sponsoring agency.
3. Collects, codes and enters study information into a database; assists in data compilation. Documents and maintains accurate records and study information. Prepares reports and summaries as needed. Manages financial records for dissemination and reconciliation of participant incentives (i.e., Visa gift cards and/or other non-monetary gifts).
4. Interviews project participants individually or in groups. Interviews may be conducted in person, by telephone, via televideo, or by mail. Ensures that completed questionnaires are complete, legible and accurate in accordance with research protocols. Make follow-up contact with participants to obtain missing or questionable data.
5. Spearheads lab recruitment efforts as needed and coordinates the scheduling of required laboratory tests and/or exams when applicable. Process samples for shipping, and perform any other procedures specific to study protocols (willing to learn phlebotomy for the collection of blood samples as well as other biological or environmental samples, as well as collection of vital signs if needed); Operates and maintains clinical research laboratory equipment to ensure safety and provide accurate results.
6. Develops, monitors, and adheres to timelines for project goals. Ensures that deadlines and deliverables to relevant funding agencies are met. Assist Clinical Research Supervisor and PI in complying with all state and federal regulatory and institutional requirements.
7. Maintains complete and accurate records and files pertaining to one or more research studies including regulatory and financials (study supplies, equipment, research participant incen