Clinical Research Assistant

Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator(s) and Senior Research Project Director assist in recruitment acquisition and analysis of patient information for multiple research projects. Interviews patients to gather information prepares and maintains study records enters data via computer performs statistical analyses of resultant data. Participates in qualitative/quantitative analyses of resultant data. Reviews relevant literature to gather information.

Responsibilities:
Provides assistance to Principal Investigator to coordinate research activities related to departments field of study and investigators specific study.

Collects and organizes patient data into appropriate format to facilitate data entry. Operates computer to enter study information into database.

May review medical records to abstract information necessary to complete forms. May request and follow up on missing data. Operates computer to enter study information into database.

Compile and organize data from various sources including surveys interviews chart reviews and biospecimen collection.

Create and maintain datasets and documentation for research projects.

Prepares related graphs and charts or results of data gathered. Participates in quantitative and qualitative analyses of resultant information.

Reviews literature pertaining to research being conducted to better understand project and gather relevant information.

Using pre-packaged software and according to needs of research supervisor performs computer-assisted statistical analysis such as multiple antecedent variables linear regression frequencies cross tabulations and the like.

Coordinates activities of others assigned to research project to interview patients compete forms or perform other tasks.

May assist in planning research protocols.

Other information:
Basic Knowledge:
Bachelors Degree in Applied or Life Sciences or related area including courses in research methodologies and microcomputer systems

Experience:
Three to six months on-the-job experience to become familiar with specific research studies.

Knowledge of theory and techniques of research methodology.

Organizational skills to organize and prioritize own efforts on multiple projects and to gather research information format appropriately for computer data entry prepare and maintain records and reports etc.

Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients families and hospital professionals to gather and exchange information.

Analytical skills to participate in developing research protocols perform statistical analyses and participate in qualitative/quantitative analyses of research data.

Technical ability to operate and maintain computer system.

Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
Often works within a specific department to identify enroll and follow up with research patients. May spend much of the time standing and walking between departments offices Medical Records etc.

Independent Action:
Perform independently within the departments policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to the supervisor when clarification of the departmental policies and procedures are required.

Supervisory Responsibility:
None

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: The Miriam Hospital USA: RI: Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union