Research Assistant - PRN

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health seeks a research assistant in Washington, DC to support a clinical research team. Under supervision, you assist with preclinical work, literature review, participant screening, data collection and analysis, and database management.

The role emphasizes strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and in teams. A health-science degree is preferred, with experience in research settings considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in health science or related field.
• Experience in a research setting preferred.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and work independently or in teams.

Responsibilities

• Participates in or leads preclinical projects for the research team.
• Provides technical support such as cell isolation and biorepository collection/banking.
• Performs qualitative and/or quantitative research data collection.
• Assists with data management and analysis.
• Supports recruitment, scheduling, and consenting of research participants.
• Prepares reports and presentations of project data and progress.

Skills

Strong communication

MS Office

Deadline-driven

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in health science or related field

Associate's degree in health/science related field or equivalent

Job description

About the Job

General Summary of Position: Under direct or close supervision provides technical lab and clinical research assistance to the research team to facilitate a variety of research activities including pre-clinical work study development and protocol management literature review participant screening and recruitment data collection analysis and dissemination and database management.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in or leads preclinical projects for the research team.
• Provides technical support such as cell isolation for the lab and biorepository collection/banking team.
• Performs qualitative and/or quantitative research data collection as requested.
• Assists with data management and analysis as needed.
• Communicates effectively with research investigators staff and collaborators.
• Assists with the organization and maintenance of research records as needed.
• Assists with the recruitment selection scheduling and consenting of research participants as required.
• Prepares timely reports and presentations of project data and progress as required.

Minimal Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health science or other related field preferred. Associate's degree in a health or science related field or equivalent education/experience required

Experience

• Undergraduate and/or work experiences that demonstrate aptitude for research facilitation required
• Previous work in a research setting preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills including use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Must be flexible highly motivated dedicated and capable of working both independently and on various team projects in a diverse setting.

Salary

USD $18.70 - USD $32.72 /Hr.