Clinical Research Assistant

SUMMARY

Under the general

supervision of the Principal Investigator(s) and Clinical Research Coordinator,

assist in acquisition and analysis of patient information for multiple clinical

research projects. Interviews patients

to gather information, prepares and maintains study record, enters data via

computer, performs statistical analyses of resultant data. Participates in qualitative/quantitative

analyses of resultant data. Reviews

relevant literature to gather information; may participate in development of

research protocols. 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.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

Instill Trust and Value Differences

Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides

• assistance to Principal Investigators to coordinate clinical research
• activities related to department’s field of study and investigators specific
• study.
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• A.) font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; ;Assists research physician
• in identification and follow up of patients meeting criteria for inclusion in
• clinical research studies; ensures protocol eligibility requirements are met.
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• B.) font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; ;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.
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• C.) font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; ;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.
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• D.) font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; ;Monitors adherence to
• protocol; alerts physician when laboratory tests ordered have not been
• performed, medication protocol not followed, etc.
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• E.) font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; ;May perform research-based
• EKG’s, vital signs, blood spinning and shipping of blood and tissue products,
• in accordance with protocol specifications.
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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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC KNOWLEDGE

Bachelor’s 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 professional 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.

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• 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. color:red

Pay Range

$41,537.60-$68,556.80

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

M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Work Shift

Day Daily Hours

8 hours Driving Required

No