Research Study Assistant

3 weeks ago

Chicago, United States Northwestern University Full time
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).  

Please note: Supervisor provides objectives, detailed deadlines and general instructions.   Work is reviewed for technical accuracy and compliance with instructions, practice, policy and procedures.   EE meets frequently with supervisor to obtain instructions regarding general phases of work and in some cases as to specific details.  

Specific Responsibilities :

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.

Miscellaneous 

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A bachelor's degree in a social or health science + no experience or 2 years practical research study or related experience is required.
  • Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years.

Benefits:
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