Brown University · 15 hours ago
Senior Clinical Research Assistant
Rhode Island Hospital
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$48K/yr - $79K/yr
2+ years expBrown University, in collaboration with RIH Rhode Island Hospital, is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Assistant to perform scientific investigative research related to patient care. The role involves designing experimental protocols, interviewing patients, maintaining study records, and assisting in statistical analyses of data.
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Responsibilities
Identifies patients meeting criteria for inclusion in clinical research studies, ensuring research protocol eligibility requirements are met
In collaboration with the research investigator, participates in the design or refinement of experimental protocols to achieve the scientific objectives of the research project
Assists in the development of research methodologies within the parameters of experimental protocols and research objectives to allow quantitative and qualitative evaluation and interpretation of data obtained
Establishes and maintains study record for each participant
Interviews patient and/or family to explain the nature of the study, eliciting cooperation and gathering information to complete study questionnaire
Facilitates obtaining informed consent
May assist to schedule patient appointments and make calls to patients 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 and the like
Regularly monitors adherence to protocol; alerts physician when laboratory tests ordered have not been performed, medication protocol not followed, etc
Collects and organizes patient data into appropriate format to facilitate data entry
Creates, modifies as appropriate and maintains study database to meet needs for project
Gathers, tabulates, graphs, develops explanatory charts, and analyzes data using statistical methodology
May perform computer-assisted statistical analysis such as multiple antecedent variables, linear regression, frequencies, cross-tabulation and the like
May write non-complex programs using computer and software-compatible language to reformat information, create new files, etc
Prepares and maintains related graphs and charts or results of data gathered
May participate in quantitative/qualitative analyses of resultant information
May provide functional guidance to subordinate research staff assigned to the project to provide training on techniques and procedures related to research data collection, clarification of protocol, resolve issues, ensure adherence to research protocol procedures and assist in developing their professional skills in reviewing and interpreting statistical trends and the like
Serves as a role model with regard to appropriate professional behavior (e.g., appropriate attire, handling of any interpersonal conflicts that may arise in the workplace, giving and receiving constructive feedback on job performance, proactive problem solving, etc.)
May participate in the interpretation of the results of experiences through conferences with principal investigator and other research professionals involved in the study to review data compared to hypothesis and research methodology in instances of inexplicable data
May make recommendation for modification of research protocol based upon initial findings
May assist in writing presentations and papers for publications based on research performed
May be responsible for regularly reviewing relevant literature to research being conducted in order to better understand the project
May have the opportunity to enhances professional expertise through educational opportunities and participation in related teams and conferences
May perform research-based EKG’s, vital signs, blood spinning and shipping of blood and tissue products, in accordance with protocol specifications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Applied or Life Sciences or related area, including courses in research methodologies and microcomputer systems
Two to three years progressively more responsible and related experience in the research field
Effective working knowledge of statistics, computer programming and research methodology
In-depth knowledge of the scientific field in which the research is being conducted
Company
Brown University
Brown University is an Ivy League research university that provides undergraduate and graduate programs. It is a sub-organization of Brown University Health.
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