Research Study Assistant

Department: IPR - Inst for Policy Res Salary/Grade: NEX/9 Job Summary: This position will be a Research Study Assistant on an NIH-funded longitudinal study of academics and health in African American youth. The Research Study Assistant will work closely with the Research Project Coordinator to execute study assessments and work toward project goals. The Research Study Assistant's major responsibilities will include assisting with study screening and scheduling; conducting phone calls with study participants; conducting in-lab study assessments, including psychosocial interviews and health assessments; assisting with processing of biological samples collected during study procedures, such as immunoassays and cell cultures; oversight of data entry and monitoring of participant data; and completing administrative tasks as needed. Please include a cover sheet describing any relevant experience. Performs biomedical &/or social-behavioral research by administering tests &/or questionnaires following protocols; collecting, compiling, tabulating &/or processing responses; gathering information; &/or assisting in the preparation of material for inclusion in reports. Completes all activities by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all relevant current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH). This is a one-year term position with opportunity for renewal based on performance and available funding. Please note: Supervisor provides objectives, detailed deadlines and general instructions. Work is reviewed for technical accuracy and compliance with instructions, practice, policy and procedures. EE meets frequently with supervisor to obtain instructions regarding general phases of work and in some cases as to specific details. Specific Responsibilities: Technical Recruits study participants. Reviews & obtains informed consent. Screens & schedules study visits with participants. Conducts interviews. Collects survey data. Facilitates communication with key personnel & participants to maintain project study flow. Monitors study data in terms of completion and accuracy of data entry and keeps study data up-to-date Administration Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting & entering data; &/or preparing basic charts & graphs. Finance Processes invoices &/or purchase requisitions. Processes participant payments. Supervision May train other research staff to interview/test participants. Miscellaneous Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience. Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years. Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.) Previous experience in a research lab. Preferred Qualifications: 1-2 years relevant work experience. Experience working with SPSS or other statistical software program. Target hiring range for this position will be between $18.00-$20.50 per hour. 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