Sr Clinical Research Assistant

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 record enters data via computer performs statistical analyses of resultant data. Participates in the qualitative/quantitative analyses of data. May assist in writing presentations and papers for publication based on the research performed. May perform EKG*s 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.

Responsibilities:

Provides assistance to Principal Investigators to coordinate clinical research activities related to department*s field of study and investigators specific study.

Assists research physician in identification and follow up of patients meeting criteria for inclusion in clinical research studies; ensures protocol eligibility requirements are met.

Establishes and/or maintains study record for each participant. Interviews patient and/or family to explain nature of study elicit cooperation and gather information to complete study questionnaire. Facilitates obtaining informed consent. May schedule patient appointments and call patients to complete documentation.

May review medical records to abstract information necessary to complete forms. May request and follow up on missing data such as laboratory test results and the like.

Monitors adherence to protocol; alerts physician when laboratory tests ordered have not been performed medication protocol not followed etc.

May perform research-based EKG*s vital signs blood spinning and shipping of blood and tissue products in accordance with protocol specifications.

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

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. May write non-complex programs using computer and software *compatible language to reformat information create new files etc.

Maintains computer equipment arranges for internal/external service as necessary to effect repairs and maintenance.

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

May assist in planning research protocols.

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

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

Any other duties as required.

Hours may vary to meet study requirements and some on call duty (evening weekends and overnights) may be required.

Other information:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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.

Experience should demonstrate effective working knowledge of statistics computer programming and research methodology and an in-depth knowledge of the scientific field in which the research is being conducted.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Provides functional guidance to subordinate research staff assigned to the project.

Completion in a laboratory environment with possible exposure to human and animal serum chemical reagents animal subjects and radioactive materials.

Brown University Health 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. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union

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