Research Study Assistant

## Research Study Assistant Apply locations:
Seattle, WAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
July 15, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
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- ** Job Description
**** The Department of Neurology has an outstanding opportunity for a Full-Time (100% FTE) Research Study Assistant (RSA).
**** About this Opportunity
** Reporting to the Principal Investigator and working under the direction of research coordinators, the Research Study Assistant will coordinate and perform work in support of clinical, biomedical, and/or behavioral sciences research studies involving human subjects.

This series differs from the Research Technologist Series in that incumbents in the Research Technologist Series perform work in support of research in physical, chemical, biological, biochemical, and/or biomedical sciences while incumbents in the Research Study Series perform work primarily involving human subjects.

Perform varied support functions in support of research studies involving human subjects who are participating in clinical drug studies at the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center.

Under general supervision, perform varied support functions requiring knowledge and skills specific to the research study. Inform clients, participants and/or members of the study team about the study. Explain study parameters and obtain informed consent. Screen subjects and conduct interviews according to established protocol. Gather and compile data; assist in developing and setting up database files for tracking subject participation and progress through the study.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Serve as a primary contact with study participants; explain purpose of research study and protocols;
* Conduct interviews according to established protocol;
* Extract technical, medical and/or behavioral information from institution or clinical records of research subjects;
* Maintain confidentiality of subject records;
* Perform technical tasks such as venous blood drawing; administering electrocardiograms and measuring vital signs; perform laboratory specimen processing and shipping
* Gather, record, organize, transcribe and verify the accuracy of research study data; prepare data for computer input; set up research database files;
* Assist in dispensing and retrieving medication under the direction of a health care practitioner; maintain drug accountability records;
* Answer participants' questions regarding study protocol and/or characteristics of medication; notify appropriate research personnel regarding problems or complications reported by subjects;
* Review and explain consent forms, questionnaires, and surveys with prospective subjects;
* Inventory and order supplies;
* Assist in the orientation of new participants;
* Perform related duties as required.
** Required Qualifications
** To be considered for this opportunity, your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
** Minimum Qualifications
** Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.
* Two years of college-level course work in a relevant academic area AND one year of appropriate experience.
* Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
** Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
**** Pay Range Minimum:**$45,144.00 annual
** Pay Range Maximum:**$50,736.00 annual
** Other Compensation:**
- ** Benefits:
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** Shift:
** First Shift (United States of America)
** Temporary or Regular?
** This is a regular position
** FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
** 100.00%
** Union/Bargaining Unit:
** SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory
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