Sr. Clinical Research Assistant PD

Summary

Under general supervision, but following established policies and procedures, performs scientific investigative research in areas related to patient care. Research literature in the field, participates in the design of experimental protocols and develops new procedures to carry out established research objectives. Interviews patients to gather information, prepares and maintains study record, enters data via computer, performs statistical analyses of resultant data.

Participates in the qualitative/quantitative analyses of data. May assist in writing presentations and papers for publication based on the research performed. May perform EKG's and take vital signs during research‑based monitoring tests. May also perform blood spinning and shipment of blood and tissue samples as required by protocol.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done.

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus
• Collaborate

• Conduct experiments according to established protocols and research methodology using in vivo techniques on animal and/or human serum.
• Participate in the design of experimental protocols to achieve the scientific objectives of the research project.
• Develop research methodologies within the parameters of experimental protocols and research objectives to allow quantitative and qualitative evaluation and interpretation of data obtained.
• Gather, tabulate, graph, develop explanatory charts, and analyze data using statistical methodology. May use computer programming to assist in the data analysis.
• Participate in the interpretation of the results of experiences through conferences with supervisor and other researchers to review data compared to hypothesis and research methodology in instances of inexplicable data.
• Review all literature pertaining to research being conducted in the scientific area of interest.
• Assist in writing presentations and papers for publication based on research performed.
• Review medical records to abstract information necessary to complete forms. Request and follow up on missing data such as laboratory test results and the like.
• Regularly monitor adherence to protocol; alert physician when laboratory tests ordered have not been performed, medication protocol not followed, etc.
• Collect and organize patient data into appropriate format to facilitate data entry.
• Create, modify as appropriate, and maintain study database to meet needs for project.
• Perform computer‑assisted statistical analysis such as multiple antecedent variables, linear regression, frequencies, cross‑tabulation and the like.
• Write non‑complex programs using computer and software‑compatible language to reformat information, create new files, etc.
• Prepare and maintain related graphs and charts or results of data gathered.
• Participate in quantitative/qualitative analyses of resultant information.
• Provide functional guidance to subordinate research staff assigned to the project to clarify protocol, resolve issues, ensure adherence to research protocol procedures, and assist in developing their professional skills in reviewing and interpreting statistical trends and the like.
• May make recommendation for modification of research protocol based upon initial findings.
• Regularly review relevant literature to research being conducted in order to better understand the project.
• Maintain and enhance professional expertise through educational opportunities and participation in related teams and conferences.
• May perform research‑based EKG's, vital signs, blood spinning and shipping of blood and tissue products, in accordance with protocol specifications.

• BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
  Bachelor’s Degree in Applied or Life Sciences or related area, including courses in research methodologies and microcomputer systems.
• EXPERIENCE:
  
  Two to three years progressively more responsible and related experience in the research field.
• Experience should demonstrate effective working knowledge of statistics, computer programming and research methodology and an in-depth knowledge of the scientific field in which the research is being conducted.
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
  Provides functional guidance to subordinate research staff assigned to the project.

$23.11 - $38.16

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Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

M-F

Day

8 hours

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