Research Assistant NES

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 45,460; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a research-ready candidate for the Project TEACH study to support recruitment, data collection and literature reviews at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. The role emphasizes interviewing participants, data entry, and maintaining confidential study records in a clinical research setting.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related fields, at least six months of clinical research experience, strong organizational and interpersonal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, or a related area.
• At least 6 months of clinical research experience (preferably in psychology or health sciences; school-related experience accepted).
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency with Office 365.
• Written and spoken Spanish language proficiency preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research activities in conjunction with project staff, including recruiting eligible participants, conducting qualitative interviews, and collecting data.
• Review literature pertaining to the research being conducted in the scientific area of interest.
• Perform routine data maintenance as required, including scoring, coding, and entering data into a computer database.
• Establish and maintain accurate study records, ensuring confidentiality.
• Review medical records to abstract information necessary to complete study forms (if required).
• Gain experience with intervention development, qualitative methods, and clinical trials methods; collaborate on conference presentations or publications.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Office 365

Spanish language (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology/neuroscience/related

Job description

Project Overview

Project TEACH (Tailored Education for Aging and Cognitive Health) is an NIH‑funded research project focused on developing a new intervention to promote health behaviors that can lower risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Brown University Health employees are expected to role‑model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and to demonstrate the core Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research activities in conjunction with project staff, including recruiting eligible participants, conducting qualitative interviews, and collecting data.
• Review literature pertaining to the research being conducted in the scientific area of interest.
• Perform routine data maintenance as required, including scoring, coding, and entering data into a computer database.
• Establish and maintain accurate study records, ensuring confidentiality.
• Review medical records to abstract information necessary to complete study forms (if required).
• Gain experience with intervention development, qualitative methods, and clinical trials methods; collaborate on conference presentations or publications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, or a related area.
• At least 6 months of clinical research experience (preferably in psychology or health sciences; school‑related experience accepted).
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency with Office 365.
• Written and spoken Spanish language proficiency preferred but not required.

Compensation

$19.97 – $32.96 per hour.

Location

Rhode Island Hospital – 593 Eddy Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Schedule

Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Day shift)
Daily hours: 8 hours
Driving: No

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.