Research Study Assistant

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, is seeking an individual to perform social-behavioral research. The role involves recruiting participants, conducting interviews, and assembling data for reports under GCP, IRB, FDA CFR, and ICH guidelines. Compensation is an hourly range based on education and experience.

The position emphasizes adherence to regulatory requirements, participant safety, and accurate data handling while supporting study activities and coordination with clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in social/health sciences or related field.
• Must complete Northwestern's IRB CITI training before interacting with participants; recertify every 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Recruit study participants.
• Schedule study visits with participants.
• Conduct interviews and score test results; collect survey data.
• Review medical records and coordinate with nurses/physicians to determine eligibility.
• Facilitate communication to maintain study flow and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Recruit participants

Informed consent

Data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Department: SoC Comm Sciences & Disorders

Salary/Grade: NEX/9

Target hiring range for this position will be between $19.00-$22.00 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Job Summary

Performs social-behavioral research by collecting, compiling, tabulating &/or processing responses; gathering information; &/or assisting in the preparation of material for inclusion in reports. Completes all activities by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all relevant current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).

Principal Accountabilities

Technical

• Recruits study participants.
• Reviews & obtains informed consent.
• Schedules study visits with participants.
• Conducts interviews.
• Scores test results.
• Collects survey data.
• Reviews medical records.
• Consults with nurses & physicians to determine pretreatment & eligibility requirements of protocol from completion to registration of participants.
• Facilitates communication with key personnel & participants to maintain project study flow.

Administration

• Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting & entering data; &/or preparing basic charts & graphs.
• Performs scientific literature searches in support of research.
• Completes portions of grant applications &/or documents associated with current local, state, & federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws & research protocols.

Finance

• May process reimbursements for travel expenses.
• Monitors & distribute petty cash.
• Processes invoices &/or purchase requisitions.
• Coordinates fund distribution among multiple sponsors and clinical sites.

Supervision

• May train other research staff to interview/test participants.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Must complete Northwestern's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.