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Hackensack Meridian Health · 11 hours ago

Research Assistant

Paramus, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$21.40/hr - $21.40/hr

Hackensack Meridian Health is dedicated to transforming healthcare and serving as a leader of positive change. The Research Assistant will be responsible for the day-to-day completion of tasks necessary for the success of assigned research projects, including participant management, data entry, and administrative coordination.

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Responsibilities

Identifies potential participants, schedules screening and enrollment, obtains consent, administers measurement protocols, and completes activities related to ensuring participant retention, with oversight

Assists with administrative aspects of coordinating activities with other funded sites

Monitors well-being of research participants through measures and interactions with participants, notifying study staff of participants who appear to be impaired or distressed so that proper steps can be taken

Assists with entering and managing data, performing routine data quality assurance procedures, and helping resolve discrepancies, with oversight

Performs background research for manuscripts, publications, and research projects

Maintain bibliographies and a database of important articles and manuscripts

Assists in preparing and organizing study records, scheduling meetings, preparing and distributing meeting minutes

Assists with payment, tracking, and documentation of patient study incentives

Assists with IRB approvals and paperwork

Other duties and/or projects as assigned

Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior

Qualification

Human subjects researchResearch methods knowledgeMicrosoft OfficeGoogle SuiteAdministrative decision makingCommunicationOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience plus High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), GED equivalent programs, and/or other Vocational degrees/certificates

Experience with human subjects research

Ability to make good administrative/procedural decisions and judgments

Ability to work independently to plan, organize and prioritize multiple tasks

Knowledge of research methods and topical content of assigned study

Ability to deal effectively and professionally with persons ranging from leaders of national organizations, senior faculty, fellow RAs and patients

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms