Sr Clinical Research Assistant

Overview

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, but following established policies and procedures, performs scientific investigative research in areas related to patient care. Researches literature in the field, participates in the design of experimental protocols and develops new procedures to carry out established research objectives. Interviews patients to gather information, prepares and maintains study records, enters data via computer, and performs statistical analyses of resultant data.

Participates in qualitative/quantitative analyses of data. May assist in writing presentations and papers for publication based on the research performed. May perform EKGs and take vital signs during research-based monitoring tests. May also perform blood spinning and shipment of blood and tissue samples as required by protocol.

Brown University Health employees are expected to role model the organization s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. All employees are expected to demonstrate core Success Factors including Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate.

• Identifies patients meeting criteria for inclusion in clinical research studies, ensuring research protocol eligibility requirements are met.
• Collaborates with the research investigator to design experimental protocols that achieve scientific objectives.
• Develops research methodologies within the parameters of experimental protocols to allow quantitative and qualitative evaluation and interpretation of data.
• Establishes and maintains study records for each participant. Interviews patients and/or family to explain the nature of the study, elicit cooperation and gather information to complete study questionnaires. Facilitates obtaining informed consent. May assist to schedule patient appointments and follow up calls to complete documentation.
• Reviews medical records to abstract information necessary to complete forms. Requests and follows up on missing data such as laboratory test results.
• Monitors adherence to protocol; alerts physician when laboratory tests ordered have not been performed, or medication protocol not followed.
• Collects and organizes patient data for data entry. Creates, modifies as appropriate, and maintains study databases. Gathers, tabulates, graphs, and analyzes data using statistical methods.
• Performs computer-assisted statistical analysis (e.g., multiple antecedent variables, linear regression, frequencies, cross-tabulation). Writes non-complex programs to reformat information or create new files.
• Prepares and maintains graphs and charts of results. Participates in quantitative/qualitative analyses of data. May provide guidance to subordinate research staff on protocol adherence and statistical interpretation.
• Participates in interpretation of results with the principal investigator and other professionals; may recommend modifications to the research protocol based on initial findings.
• May assist in writing presentations and papers for publications based on research performed.
• Regularly reviews relevant literature to support the project. Maintains and enhances professional expertise through educational opportunities and participation in related teams and conferences.
• May perform research-based EKGs, vital signs, blood spinning, and shipping of blood and tissue products, in accordance with protocol specifications.

• Education: Bachelor s Degree in Applied or Life Sciences or related area, including courses in research methodologies and microcomputer systems.
• Experience: Two to three years progressively more responsible and related experience in the research field, with working knowledge of statistics, computer programming, and research methodology; in-depth knowledge of the scientific field of study.
• Supervisory Responsibility: Provides functional guidance to subordinate research staff assigned to the project.

• Work Environment: Completion in a laboratory environment with possible exposure to human and animal serum, chemical reagents, animal subjects, and radioactive materials.

Pay Range: $48,068.80-$79,372.80

EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type: 8:00-4:30

Work Shift: Day

Daily

Hours:

8 hours

Driving

Required:

Yes