Research Assistant

Summary

Howard University is a prestigious institution dedicated to the overall strategic success of its community. The Research Assistant will be responsible for recruiting study participants, administering assessments, and maintaining patient study files while supporting various research activities.

Responsibilities

• Recruits subjects to participate in research studies; assesses potential participants for eligibility; enrolls study participants, including explaining research procedures & protocols and obtaining informed consent of subjects and/or their families
• Schedules appointments of study participants; contacts participants to remind them about appointments
• Administers questionnaires, conducts interviews and assessments following established protocols, and assists study participants in navigating through questionnaires
• Identifies subjects with significant clinical concerns and relays this information to the Program Manager or Principal Investigator
• Maintains patient study files in accordance with legal and institutional guidelines
• Performs a variety of data management procedures (e.g., data entry, producing basic reports, data cleaning, database maintenance)
• Codes qualitative interviews using codebooks and NVIVO database
• Utilizes databases (e.g., Excel) to track research activities and to record data
• Aids in the development of reports, grants, presentations, and data analysis. Assists with manuscript and grant preparation and research
• Conducts literature searches and synthesizes information in requested formats
• Attends all required training and meetings of the research team, as instructed by Principal Investigator or Project Manager
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Participates in staff meetings/initiatives including appropriate quality improvement and education activities, or if unable to attend non-mandatory activities, accepts responsibility to review meeting minutes and becomes knowledgeable of issues discussed
• Conforms to College of Medicine and hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible service and patient care may be provided
• Follows established infection control and safety procedures
• Obtains and distributes reimbursements/participation vouchers and/or payments
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Recruits subjects to participate in research studies; assesses potential participants for eligibility; enrolls study participants, including explaining research procedures & protocols and obtaining informed consent of subjects and/or their families
• Schedules appointments of study participants; contacts participants to remind them about appointments
• Administers questionnaires, conducts interviews and assessments following established protocols, and assists study participants in navigating through questionnaires
• Identifies subjects with significant clinical concerns and relays this information to the Program Manager or Principal Investigator
• Maintains patient study files in accordance with legal and institutional guidelines
• Performs a variety of data management procedures (e.g., data entry, producing basic reports, data cleaning, database maintenance)
• Codes qualitative interviews using codebooks and NVIVO database
• Utilizes databases (e.g., Excel) to track research activities and to record data
• Aids in the development of reports, grants, presentations, and data analysis. Assists with manuscript and grant preparation and research
• Conducts literature searches and synthesizes information in requested formats
• Attends all required training and meetings of the research team, as instructed by Principal Investigator or Project Manager
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Participates in staff meetings/initiatives including appropriate quality improvement and education activities, or if unable to attend non-mandatory activities, accepts responsibility to review meeting minutes and becomes knowledgeable of issues discussed
• Conforms to College of Medicine and hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible service and patient care may be provided
• Follows established infection control and safety procedures
• Obtains and distributes reimbursements/participation vouchers and/or payments
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Recruits subjects to participate in research studies; assesses potential participants for eligibility; enrolls study participants, including explaining research procedures & protocols and obtaining informed consent of subjects and/or their families
• Schedules appointments of study participants; contacts participants to remind them about appointments
• Administers questionnaires, conducts interviews and assessments following established protocols, and assists study participants in navigating through questionnaires
• Identifies subjects with significant clinical concerns and relays this information to the Program Manager or Principal Investigator
• Maintains patient study files in accordance with legal and institutional guidelines
• Performs a variety of data management procedures (e.g., data entry, producing basic reports, data cleaning, database maintenance)
• Codes qualitative interviews using codebooks and NVIVO database
• Utilizes databases (e.g., Excel) to track research activities and to record data
• Aids in the development of reports, grants, presentations, and data analysis. Assists with manuscript and grant preparation and research
• Conducts literature searches and synthesizes information in requested formats
• Attends all required training and meetings of the research team, as instructed by Principal Investigator or Project Manager
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Participates in staff meetings/initiatives including appropriate quality improvement and education activities, or if unable to attend non-mandatory activities, accepts responsibility to review meeting minutes and becomes knowledgeable of issues discussed
• Conforms to College of Medicine and hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible service and patient care may be provided
• Follows established infection control and safety procedures
• Obtains and distributes reimbursements/participation vouchers and/or payments
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
• Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture