Research Assistant

Under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator the Project Director and Research Program Manager conduct specific research protocols associated with assigned research project(s). All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age and culture specific needs of the participants.

Assists with administrative and study management tasks such as preparation of project protocols intervention and assessment materials.

Conducts research protocols in conjunction with project staff. For example assists with recruiting and enrolling eligible participants using online and community-based recruitment strategies.

Assists in conducting participant visits and groups sessions. Administers assessments as needed at the WCDRC Lifespan hospital sites or via home visits/community visits as necessary.

Maintains documentation of data collection and assists with data management. Collects research data by accurately completing and coding all visit forms and documenting activities as directed. Maintains accurate study records ensuring and respecting participant confidentiality.

Assists with qualitative research tasks including transcribing and coding qualitative interviews.

Scores codes and enters data into computer database.

Works individually with participants assessing their needs for services and making referrals under the guidance of the Principal Investigator and/or Project Director.

Maintains study policies and reports any decisions back to supervisor(s).

Implements appropriate activities for retention of study participants and follow-up procedures as directed. Schedules own appointments and maintains calendar.

Maintains and completes all paperwork forms and logs associated with study protocol. Tracks necessary data regarding participant adherence and outcomes of health risk behaviors.

Participates in ongoing maintenance evaluation and development of study protocol. Suggests improvements to data control instruments and measurement instruments where appropriate.

Reports to Principal Investigator and/or Project Director problems encountered in performing assigned activities and suggesting solutions to those problems. Works with the Principal Investigator and/or Project Director to maximize the ease of administering study protocols subject recruitment and follow-up.

Maintains project and hospital policies regarding confidentiality.

Attends regularly scheduled supervision team meetings conference calls and program meetings as required by supervisor(s).

Works collaboratively with study staff at the Miriam Hospital and external facilities.

Maintains quality assurance safety environmental and infection control in accordance with established hospital and department policies procedures and objectives.

Position requires flexible scheduling to accommodate program needs. Performs other related duties as required.

Initial training period will be fully in person. Remote work may become possible as the individual advances through the position depending on the needs of the individual principal investigator and specific study needs.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Bachelor?s Degree.

Basic computer knowledge i.e. being able to navigate through PC software typing/word processing and completing spreadsheet/data entry.

Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

Bilingual in Spanish/English is preferred but not required.

EXPERIENCE:

Prior research experience particularly focused in the areas of psychology social sciences medicine or computer science is appreciated.

Prior experience with technology (wearable devices smartphone apps participant tracking systems data analysis software using websites) is preferred but not required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.