Research Assistant - PRN

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center is seeking a lab and clinical research assistant to support a range of research activities, including pre-clinical work, protocol management, literature review, and participant recruitment.

The role involves data collection, analysis, and dissemination, with responsibilities spanning from sample handling to report preparation. Strong communication and basic computer skills are required, and the position is on-site in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health science or related field is preferred; Associate's degree or equivalent education/experience required.
• Undergraduate or work experiences demonstrating aptitude for research facilitation is required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to meet deadlines are essential.

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.
• Supports organization and maintenance of research records.
• Assists with recruitment, selection, scheduling, and consenting of research participants.
• Prepares timely reports and presentations of project data and progress.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in health science or related field

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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.