Research Assistant

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Here is what we offer:

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO paid holidays flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary 403(b) with company match
• Professional Development: Ongoing training tuition reimbursement and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs commuter benefits and a vibrant company culture

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PURPOSE:

The Research Assistant will provide support for womens 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.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:

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.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

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.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

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

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Ability to read and write English is required

Ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative research

Skills in Office Microsoft Zoom and other applicable apps

Strong Administrative skills

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

Interest in womens health research

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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors or Masters 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 womens health equity and/or urogynecology preferred. Spanish fluency required. Relevant clinical administrative and research experience may substitute for advanced education

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