Research Assistant — Health Research & Data Coordination

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Research Assistant to support day-to-day activities for a designated research project. You will identify potential participants, screen and enroll, obtain consent, and assist with measurement protocols.

The role involves coordinating activities with other funded sites, entering and managing data, performing routine data quality checks, and preparing study records and meeting minutes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience plus High School diploma, GED, GED equivalent programs, and/or other Vocational degrees/certificates.
• Experience with human subjects research.
• Ability to make good administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Ability to work independently to plan, organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of research methods and topical content of assigned study.
• Ability to deal effectively and professionally with persons ranging from leaders of national organizations, senior faculty, fellow RAs and patients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Responsibilities

• Identifies potential participants, screens, enrolls, obtains consent, administers measurement protocols, and ensures participant retention with oversight.
• Assists with administrative aspects of coordinating activities with other funded sites.
• Monitors well-being of research participants and notifies staff if distress is observed.
• Assists with entering and managing data, performs routine data quality assurance procedures, and helps resolve discrepancies.
• Performs background research for manuscripts, publications, and research projects.
• Maintains bibliographies and a database of important articles and manuscripts.
• Assists in preparing and organizing study records, scheduling meetings, and distributing minutes.
• Assists with payment, tracking, and documentation of patient study incentives.
• Assists with IRB approvals and paperwork.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Independent work

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Research Assistant to support day-to-day activities for a designated research project. You will identify potential participants, screen and enroll, obtain consent, and assist with measurement protocols.

The role involves coordinating activities with other funded sites, entering and managing data, performing routine data quality checks, and preparing study records and meeting minutes.