Research Data Collection Assistant
Listed on 2026-02-21
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Clinical Research
Job Purpose
The postholder will join a research project team conducting a randomised controlled trial of exercise-based rehabilitation for people living with multiple long-term conditions across the UK (PERFORM).
This specific data collection role will require staff to distribute physical activity monitors (accelerometers) to trial participants via post, collect returned monitors and download data. Some contact with participants may be required to request home addresses, chase missing monitors, and answer questions from trial participants. Additional equipment administration such as charging, set up, and cleaning will also be required. Staff will be responsible for logging and maintaining updates on their activity.
Training on the data collection processes for the study will be provided.
Data Collection: Work independently or as part of a team collecting data from trial participants: follow defined quality standards, data protection laws and internal data management policies to collect objective physical activity data. Responsible for ensuring collection, recording, storage and download of data is completed in accordance with current data protection laws, internal data management policies and study protocols.
Communication: Responsible for delivering the data collection element of the study protocol. The post holder will be required to communicate effectively and professionally with the project team by telephone, email, and in person, and provide regular updates about progress in relation to all elements of their duties. Input to regular briefings to provide feedback and suggestions for improvement to the study team.
Act as a point of contact with trial participants: provide clear advice on the project processes to ensure that all participants understand what is required of them. Use experience, initiative and judgement to seek resolution to detected issues, and when required, escalates to supervisors.
Project Planning: Prioritise, plan and schedule delegated activities from the Principal Investigators, study management team to ensure delivery of the project within required standards. Ensure that all study protocols and research governance guidelines are adhered to at all times including safeguarding and adverse event protocols.
Administration: Deliver range of administrative tasks including monitoring the trial email inbox; complete project data collection and monitoring reports and support existing standard processes and maximise project continuity.
Development: Attend regular briefings, training and feedback sessions for each project to ensure up-to-date knowledge of any changes to research processes and procedures. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Study Principal Investigators.
Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills in a similar role. Or:
Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 5 or 6 (National 5 or 6, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 2 or
3) or equivalent, and experience of personal development in a similar role.
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