Sr Clinical Research Assistant

SUMMARY

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.

Participates in the qualitative/quantitative analyses of data. May assist in writing presentations and papers for publication based on the research performed. May perform EKGs 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, elicit cooperation and gather information to complete study questionnaires.
• Facilitates obtaining informed consent, schedules patient appointments, and follows up to complete documentation.
• Reviews medical records to abstract necessary information, requests and follows up on missing data such as laboratory test results.
• Regularly monitors adherence to protocol; alerts physicians when laboratory tests ordered have not been performed or medication protocols not followed.
• Collects and organizes patient data into appropriate format for data entry and database maintenance.
• Gathers, tabulates, graphs, develops explanatory charts, and analyzes data using statistical methodology.
• Performs computer‑assisted statistical analysis such as multiple linear regression, frequencies, cross‑tabulation.
• Writes non‑complex programs to reformat information and create new files.
• Prepares and maintains related graphs and charts or results of data gathered.
• Provides functional guidance to subordinate research staff, ensuring adherence to protocol and professional skill development.
• Participates in interpretation of results, reviews data in conferences with the principal investigator and other research professionals.
• 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 research being conducted.
• Maintains and enhances professional expertise through educational opportunities and participation in related teams and conferences.
• Performs research‑based EKGs, 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.

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: 8:30am – 5:30pm.

Work shift:

Day. Daily hours: 8 hours. Driving required:
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