Research Study Assistant - Community Media

Northwestern University US; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,488 - 29,356; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Arbeitszeiten

Karriereentwicklungsmöglichkeiten

Umfassende Gesundheitsprogramme

Job summary

Eine innovative Einrichtung sucht einen Research Study Assistant, um die Durchführung von biomedizinischen und sozialverhaltensbezogenen Studien zu unterstützen. Diese Rolle umfasst die Rekrutierung von Teilnehmern, die Durchführung von Interviews und die Verwaltung von Daten. Die Position erfordert eine enge Zusammenarbeit mit medizinischem Personal und die Einhaltung von Vorschriften. Wenn Sie an der Schnittstelle von Forschung und Gemeinschaftsengagement interessiert sind, bietet diese Stelle die Möglichkeit, einen echten Einfluss zu haben und Ihre Karriere in einem unterstützenden Umfeld voranzutreiben. Nutzen Sie die Chance, in einem dynamischen Team zu arbeiten und wertvolle Erfahrungen zu sammeln.

Qualifications

• Abschluss eines 4-jährigen Studiums in einem relevanten Bereich.
• Erforderliche Schulungen und Zertifizierungen müssen abgeschlossen werden.

Responsibilities

• Rekrutierung und Verwaltung von Studienteilnehmern.
• Durchführung von Interviews und Datenerfassung.
• Aufrechterhaltung detaillierter Aufzeichnungen der Ergebnisse.

Skills

Rekrutierung von Studienteilnehmern

Durchführung von Interviews

Datenanalyse

Wissenschaftliche Literaturrecherche

Education

Bachelor-Abschluss in Sozial- oder Gesundheitswissenschaften

Job description

Research Study Assistant - Community Media

Department: MED-Ctr for Community Health
Salary/Grade: NEX/9

Job Summary:

Performs biomedical &/or social-behavioral research by administering tests &/or questionnaires following protocols; 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).

Specific Responsibilities :

Technical

• Recruits study participants.
• Reviews & obtains informed consent.
• Schedules study visits with participants.
• Conducts interviews.
• 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: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)

• 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 NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years.

Target hiring range for this position will be between $17.05 - 21.31 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.

Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more .

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 .