Student Research Aide 1 - Medicine - Research

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University is seeking a Research Aide 1 to assist with an obesity management research study in primary care clinics across Louisiana. You will recruit participants, conduct prescreening, and help schedule visits while maintaining clear records and professional communication with participants and staff.

The role supports day-to-day clinical research activities and collaborates with investigators to advance community-engaged obesity management efforts. Remote work is not indicated.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment as a student at Tulane University.
• Federal Work Study Award (potentially).

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants for obesity management study.
• Make recruitment phone calls using approved scripts.
• Administer prescreening surveys for eligibility.
• Schedule screening visits and coordinate appointments.
• Maintain recruitment and screening records.
• Communicate with prospective participants and staff.
• Support day-to-day operations of the study.
• Assist with additional research tasks as assigned.
• Collaborate with investigators to support community-engaged obesity management.

Skills

Recruitment

Prescreening surveys

Scheduling

Record keeping

Professional communication

Education

Active Tulane student

Federal Work Study

Job description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Research Aide 1

Hourly Pay Rate: $12.00

The Research Aide 1 will support the department/organization in various administrative and research tasks. This position deals directly with research (in or outside a laboratory).

Responsibilities

• Conduct participant recruitment activities for an ongoing obesity management research study in primary care clinics across Louisiana
• Make recruitment phone calls to potential study participants using approved study protocols and scripts
• Administer prescreening surveys to assess participant eligibility for study enrollment
• Schedule screening visits and coordinate participant appointments with the research team
• Maintain accurate and organized records of recruitment and screening activitiesCommunicate professionally and effectively with prospective participants and research staff
• Support day-to-day operations of the research study in a fast-paced clinical research environment
• Assist with additional research-related tasks as assigned by the study team
• Work collaboratively with investigators and staff to support community-engaged obesity management

Qualifications

• Active enrollment as a student at Tulane University
• A Federal Work Study Award (potentially)

About Us

This position will help student employees demonstrate and cultivate the career readiness competencies in accordance with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

About Us

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at [e-mail] .