Research Study Assistant

Research Assistant

Salary/Grade: NEX/9 Target hiring range for this position will be between $17.05-$21.31 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

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).

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 Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

(Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances) Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience. Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years.

Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs.