Research Assistant

Job Description

The Research Assistant will recruit and enroll study participants in clinical studies; schedule study visits; collect and review data collection forms and enter the data into a database; perform clerical duties; assist with the preparation of IRB applications and document maintenance; and assist in study procedures (e.g., phlebotomy, EKG, blood culture), as needed.

Bachelor’s degree required; MPH degree preferred.

Experience in a clinical research setting highly desirable.

• Previous experience recruiting subjects with an understanding of the ethical and technical conduct of research preferred
• Excellent oral (including English) and written communication skills
• Bilingual or multi-lingual skills (beyond that of English) appropriate to the patient population served is desirable
• Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat/Reader, web browsers, and statistical software
• Excellent organizational skills, including strong attention to detail and ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all sensitive, personal, and protected health information