Sr Clinical Research Assistant PD

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, but following established policies and procedures, performs scientific investigative research in areas related to research participant care. Research literature in the field, participates in the design of experimental protocols and develops new procedures to carry out established research objectives. Interviews research participants 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 PSG and take vital signs during research-based monitoring tests. May also perform saliva/blood spinning and shipment of tissue samples as required by protocol.

• 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 record for each participant.
• Interviews research participant and/or family to explain the nature of the study, eliciting cooperation and gathering information to complete study questionnaire.
• Facilitates obtaining informed consent.
• May assist to schedule research participant appointments and make calls to research participants to complete documentation.
• Regularly monitors adherence to protocol and takes action to ensure research protocols are conducted correctly.
• Collects and organizes research participant data into appropriate format to facilitate data entry.
• Creates, modifies and maintains study database to meet project needs.
• Gathers, tabulates, graphs and develops explanatory charts, and analyzes data using statistical methodology.
• Performs computer‑assisted statistical analysis such as multiple antecedent variables, linear regression, frequencies, cross‑tabulation and the like.
• Prepares and maintains related graphs and charts or results of data gathered.
• Participates in quantitative/qualitative analyses of resultant information.
• Provides functional guidance and supervision to subordinate research staff assigned to the project, clarifying protocol, resolving issues, ensuring adherence to procedures and assisting in professional development.
• Participates in the interpretation of results through conferences with the principal investigator and other research professionals, reviewing data compared to hypothesis and methodology when data is inexplicable.
• May make recommendations for modification of research protocol based upon initial findings.
• May assist in writing presentations and papers for publications based on research performed.
• Regularly reviews relevant literature to enhance understanding of the project.
• Maintains and enhances professional expertise through educational opportunities and participation in related teams and conferences.
• May perform research‑based physiological recording, saliva or blood spinning, and shipping of saliva or 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 in sleep research is a plus.
• Experience:
  
  Two to three years progressively responsible and related experience in the research field, demonstrating effective working knowledge of statistics, computer programming and research methodology and in‑depth knowledge of the scientific field in which research is being conducted.
• Supervisory responsibility:
  Provides functional training and guidance to subordinate research staff assigned to the project.

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Bradley Hospital – 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, Rhode Island 02915

Varies for PD work

Day

Per Diem – As required

No