Research Assistant 2

Research Assistant Position

This position is to provide research and administrative support for clinical research focused on cancer survivorship and sexual health under the general supervision of the PI. The research assistant will assist with participant screening and recruitment, data collection and management, regulatory and administrative activities, and dissemination of research findings. The research assistant is expected to work independently on routine activities while adhering to established study protocols, institutional policies, and ethical standards.

The position requires strong time management and organizational skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a collaborative research environment.

Position is 10 hours/week for 9 months, temporary, hybrid position

1. Participant screening and recruitment

• Determine study eligibility by reviewing self-administered online eligibility screening forms in REDCap according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria
• Distribute survey links to eligible participants using established recruitment procedures
• Document and maintain screening and recruitment logs while protecting participant confidentiality
• Respond to participant inquiries promptly and professionally

2. Data collection and management

• Monitor and track participant completion of online surveys and, as needed, send reminders according to the study protocol
• Review study data for completeness and accuracy and perform routine data quality checks
• Manage and maintain study data in REDCap and other approved research databases while ensuring participant confidentiality and data security

3. Communication and study coordination

• Communicate with prospective and enrolled participants by telephone and email in a respectful, professional, and timely manner
• Respond to participant inquiries within the scope of the study protocol and refer complex questions to the PI as appropriate
• Coordinate participant incentives (e.g., gift cards) and maintain accurate documentation of distributions
• Serve as a liaison among research team members, collaborators, and institutional partners as needed to facilitate study activities and communication
• Participate in regular research team meetings by preparing meeting agendas, providing study progress updates, documenting meeting minutes, and tracking follow-up action items

4. Research administration and regulatory support

• Maintain study tracking systems and document study progress
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of regulatory documentation and submissions (e.g., IRB, OnCore, and funder reports)
• Develop, revise, and organize study-related materials and documentation

5. Data analysis, dissemination, and scholarly activities

• Perform basic statistical analyses and generate descriptive summaries of study data using appropriate statistical software (e.g., Excel, SPSS, R)
• Assist with literature searches and reviews
• Assist with manuscript preparation, including reference management and formatting, as needed
• Support the preparation of abstracts, presentations, posters, and other dissemination materials for scientific conferences and publications
• Assist with the development of grant proposals and other research funding activities

6. Professional conduct

• Maintain compliance with institutional policies, research ethics, human subjects projections, and study protocols
• Perform other research-related duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field (nursing) OR Associate's AND 3 years of relevant experience OR 4 years of relevant experience OR Equivalent combination of training and experience
• Experience conducting human subjects research
• Experience with data collection or management of patient-reported outcomes in clinical or health-related research using REDCap
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and data security and handle sensitive information in accordance with institutional policies and applicable regulations
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills
• Abil…