Research Study Assistant (Dr.Sara Small) - Fox Chase
Philadelphia, PA
About the Job
Description
The Research Study Assistant will be responsible for implementing study activities including participant recruitment, data collection, conducting participant interviews and assessments, and data entry. This position will work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and research team to successfully carry out new and ongoing studies. Other responsibilities include participating in team meetings, communicating with internal and external research team members, and providing organizational and administrative support to the PI.
Essential Job Functions:
Research Coordination - Assist Principal Investigator and other staff in cancer research including but not limited to: coordinating and conducting recruitment under the direction of investigators (including phone and in-person contact), study registration, communicating study objectives and procedures to prospective and enrolled study participants, scheduling of study participants, administering informed consent when designated by investigators, and collecting/administering patient samples and measures at study assessments. Organize and prepare study materials and assist with preparation of presentations and materials. Coordinate with clinical staff to obtain relevant samples from patients.
Protocol Coordination - Follow study protocol procedures, providing input as appropriate for changes, updates and revisions to survey instruments and data collection procedures. Identify and report needed protocol and procedural changes, coordinating the ongoing implementation of the research protocol, and defining recruitment and retention strategies. Assists in the writing and formatting of research protocols, implementation of questionnaires, screening assessments, and data collection tools.
Data Coordination - Track and maintain records of recruitment and participation. Register participant in institutional database. Maintain confidential study files and records in an organized and secure manner, including participant contact information, consent forms, data code sheets, and other relevant materials. Extensive use of Microsoft programs such as Excel and Word and research programs such as Epic and Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap). Data Analysis - Assist with data analysis.
Additional Job Functions:
Sample processing – depending on the volume of study subjects, be responsible for the processing and proper storage of blood and bone marrow samples from subjects.
Education
Bachelors Degree : Psychology, Public Health, Nursing, or related field (Required)
Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Experience
General experience working in cancer research, public health, or behavioral science (Required)
License/Certifications
NPA-CPT - Certified Phlebotomist Tech (Preferred)
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