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Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System · 1 day ago

Research Assistant (Full Time/Days)

Lancaster, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Penn Medicine is dedicated to providing high-quality care, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in medicine. The Research Assistant role involves supporting research projects through data collection, participant management, and report preparation under the guidance of a Principal Investigator.

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Responsibilities

Assists with literature searches and summarization of information for grant proposals, IRB protocols, and or business plans for specific research projects

Assists in the screening for potential research subjects based upon inclusion exclusion criteria using electronic and manual mechanisms per IRB approved screening processes

Supports the informed consent process. Discusses the protocol, including risks, benefits, follow-up requirements, and alternatives with potential participants to obtain informed consent for study enrollment

Supports process of enrolling participants in study and records in EHR as appropriate. Manages and maintains enrollment records

Collects and manages data under the supervision of the research projects’ primary investigator. This may include data from the electronic medical record system, or from face to face or telephone contact with subjects

Maintains research datasets using Excel spreadsheets or systems such as RedCap

Prepares reports incorporating complex tables, graphs, and research results

Attends and participates in meetings associated with studies projects

Assists with writing and review of manuscripts for publication

Prepares and delivers presentations

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Regulatory Guidelines knowledgeClinical Practices (GCP)Data managementExcel proficiencyResearch ethicsLiterature reviewParticipant screeningReport preparationPresentation skills

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent GED or Bachelor's degree in science related field

Knowledge of Regulatory Guidelines, Good Clinical Practices GCPs, and the principles of research ethics

Experience using computer for information searches, word-processing, and data management Excel

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits program

Prepaid tuition assistance programs

Company

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System

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Penn Medicine is a world leader in academic medicine, setting the standard for cutting-edge research, compassionate patient care, and the education of future health care professionals.

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