Sr Clinical Research Assistant

Under general supervision, but following established policies and procedures, performs scientific investigative research in areas related to patient care. Researches 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 records, enters data via computer, performs statistical analyses of resultant data and 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.

• Identifies patients meeting criteria for inclusion in clinical research studies, ensuring research protocol eligibility requirements are met.
• In collaboration with the research investigator, participates in the design of experimental protocols to achieve the scientific objectives of the research project.
• Develops research methodologies within the parameters of experimental protocols and research objectives to allow quantitative and qualitative evaluation and interpretation of data obtained.
• Establishes and maintains study records for each participant.
• Interviews patients and/or families to explain the nature of the study, eliciting cooperation and gathering information to complete study questionnaires, and facilitates obtaining informed consent.
• May assist to schedule patient appointments and make calls to patients to complete documentation.
• Reviews medical records to abstract information necessary to complete forms and requests and follows up on missing data such as laboratory test results.
• Regularly monitors adherence to protocol; alerts physician when ordered laboratory tests have not been performed, medication protocols not followed, etc.
• Collects and organizes patient data into appropriate formats to facilitate data entry.
• Creates, modifies as appropriate, and maintains study databases to meet project needs.
• Gathers, tabulates, graphically represents, and analyzes data using statistical methodology, including multiple antecedent variables, linear regression, frequencies, cross‑tabulation, and similar techniques.
• Writes non‑complex programs using computer‑compatible languages to reformat information and create new files.
• Prepares and maintains related graphs, charts, or results of gathered data.
• Participates in quantitative/qualitative analyses of resultant information and provides functional guidance to subordinate research staff assigned to the project.
• Participates in the interpretation of results through conferences with the principal investigator and other research professionals, reviewing data relative to hypotheses and research methodology.
• Makes recommendations for modification of research protocol based upon initial findings.
• Assists in writing presentations and papers for publication based on research performed.
• Regularly reviews relevant literature to keep abreast of research in the field and maintains 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.
• Completion in a laboratory environment with possible exposure to human and animal serum, chemical reagents, animal subjects, and radioactive materials.

Pay Range: $48,068.80 - $79,372.80

EEO Statement:
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

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

Work Type: 8:00-4:30

Work Shift:

Day

Daily

Hours:

8 hours

Driving

Required:

Yes