Research Assistant

Howard University is a private, research-intensive, historically Black institution dedicated to providing exceptional educational opportunities at undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. The University emphasizes fostering a culturally diverse educational environment and prioritizing opportunities for Black students while maintaining a commitment to global and domestic leadership development. Renowned for its dedicated faculty, Howard University promotes the creation of historically informed, compassionate graduates and contributes to discovering solutions to global challenges.

Located in Washington, DC, the university is well-regarded for its leadership in education and research on both a national and international scale.

The Research Assistant will provide support for women’s health and urogynecology research studies. This position will assist with participant recruitment and engagement including outreach and study advertising activities. This position will consent and enroll participants and coordinate study visits. This position will provide administrative support for Division of Urogynecology operations. This position will also contribute to data analysis and dissemination of data.

This position reports to the Chief of Urogynecology and coordinates with other members of the research team. This position has no formal supervisory authority or authority for the direction of others.

This position supports research within the Division of Urogynecology, OBGYN Department and Howard University/Howard University Hospital. This position may interact with a variety of participants, clinicians, staff and faculty. They may also interact with research partners, advisory board participants, and other stakeholders.

• Prepare and contribute to meeting notes, summaries, and presentations
• Recruit, screen, and consent study participants in accordance with approved protocols
• Schedule and coordinate study sessions, assessments, and follow‑up visits across sites
• Maintain participant tracking databases and ensure data quality and confidentiality
• Support the preparation and submission of IRB documents, progress reports, and other regulatory materials
• Contribute to preparing manuscripts, presentations, and study materials
• Communicate regularly with site clinicians and research partners to monitor study progress and troubleshoot challenges
• Participate in research meetings and provide updates on recruitment and data collection
• Perform general administrative and research support tasks, including providing and tracking participant stipends, ordering study supplies and materials, and filing
• Use designated software to support study operations, data management, tracking, and reporting
• Provide administrative support in Division of Urogynecology
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Ability to read and write English is required
• Ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative research
• Skills in Office Microsoft, Zoom, and other applicable apps
• Knowledge of the research techniques related to the purpose of the research studies
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team across multiple studies
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse participants and professionals
• Working knowledge of research ethics and confidentiality
• Familiarity with REDCap, Qualtrics, or similar data collection platforms preferred
• Ability to assist in the writing of grants, abstracts, manuscripts, reports, presentations, and other scientific papers
• Establish and maintain effective, collaborative, and respectful working relationships within a multi‑study culturally responsive clinical research environment

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in public health, psychology, and/or biology, chemistry, pre‑medical studies, or related coursework with at least two years of prior experience in human subjects’ research
• Doctorate in relevant disciplines
• Previous administrative experience 2 years
• Previous research experience in human subjects 2 years
• Previous coursework or research experience related to women’s health equity, and/or urogynecology preferred
• Spanish fluency preferred but not required
• Relevant clinical, administrative, and research experience may substitute for advanced education

Note:

This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The university has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description is not to be construed as a contract for employment.