Research Assistant- Medical Center

Research Assistant- Medical Center

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Requirements

Job Overview

The Research Assistant (RA), Department of Family Medicine - Georgetown University, will play a key role in the conduct of a large, multi-site, randomized controlled trial and directly support the progress of the project. The overarching aim is to understand which treatments are most effective for patients seeking care for acute sinus infections. Main responsibilities center on the recruitment and enrollment patients into the study, including outreach and providing information about the study, identifying and prescreening individuals, obtaining informed consent, collecting questionnaires and data, and following patients for the duration of their participation (approximately 2-4 weeks). Most activities will occur at primary and urgent care offices in the greater metro area. The RA will assist in the supervision of undergraduate students. Additional duties include but are not limited to :

• Recruit, enroll, facilitate informed consent with study participants and area practices expense policies
• Frequent travel to local area clinics; comply with GU and funding agency's cost principles and supervise a team of undergraduate students, particularly while in off-campus clinics overage (varies from clinic to clinic)
• Delegate and oversee student tasks, schedules, and travel / logistics; ensure clinics have adequate
• Adhere to the approved study protocol, standard policies and operating procedures, Good Clinical practice, and other applicable guidelines and regulations
• Day-to-day activities that support the progress of the study, including but not limited to : report preparation, data collection; quality review, management of interventions and lab supplies; training.

Work Interactions

Running a clinical trial is a time intensive endeavor as it requires close interactions with patients, practice clinicians and office staff, collaborators, and other university departments. The RA will work closely with the PC to respond to emails, phone calls, and meetings. The RA will stay in frequent contact especially when off-campus and will have access to a GU-issued cell phone or personal phone (expenses covered by GU). The RA serves as the main study contact at a number of primary and urgent car offices clinics, with diverse patient populations and previous research experience. Strong interprofessional skills and ability to adapt to different clinic workflows and patients are essential.

The RA will report directly to the PC and PI. The RA will frequently interact with other members of the research team, site teams and the data coordinating center (DCC) at MedStar Health Research Institute (MHRI). The RA will attend bi-weekly team and project meetings, and educational / training on topics in clinical research.

Requirements and Qualifications

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus . Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website : https : / / hr.georgetown.edu / mode-of-work-designation .

Pay Range :

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is :

$20.16 - $31.30

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement :

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .

Benefits :

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website .

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