Research Assistant & Recruiter for Long COVID Study

Hastings Center, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

403(b) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development paths

Wellness programs

Commuter benefits

Vibrant company culture

Job summary

Howard University is seeking 3 highly motivated and organized Research Assistants to work on a federally funded study related to Long COVID at Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC.

You will screen records, obtain informed consent, administer surveys in REDCap, manage data, and coordinate follow-ups, with some interviews conducted in communities. A Bachelor’s degree is required; Spanish is a plus. Salary range $50,000-$60,000 with comprehensive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sciences, public health, or health-related fields.
• Flexibility and availability to adapt to patients’ schedules.
• Spanish language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Screen electronic medical records to identify eligible study participants.
• Obtain informed consent in accordance with protocols.
• Administer survey assessments and enter data in REDCap.
• Perform risk assessments and document findings.
• Attend trainings and team meetings.
• Coordinate scheduling and follow-up visits (in person and virtual).
• Maintain study data and assist with biospecimen logistics as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Bilingual Spanish (a plus)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sciences/public health/health-related fields

Tools

REDCap

Job description

Howard University is seeking 3 highly motivated and organized Research Assistants to work on a federally funded study related to Long COVID at Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC.

You will screen records, obtain informed consent, administer surveys in REDCap, manage data, and coordinate follow-ups, with some interviews conducted in communities. A Bachelor’s degree is required; Spanish is a plus. Salary range $50,000-$60,000 with comprehensive benefits is offered.