Research Assistant NES

Assess potential
participants for study eligibility obtain informed consent and enroll study
participants.

Tracks study
participants to maximize study retention.

Conducts qualitative
and quantitative interviews with study participants.

Ensures accurate and
complete collection of data including medical chart abstraction.

Develops study
databases manage study data and maintain the integrity of study data.

Collaborates with
research team in understanding analyzing and interpreting data.

Works
collaboratively with the multidisciplinary research team staff at the
community supervision office and the clinical and research staff of the
infectious disease clinic as necessary.

Communicates with
the full research team about the status of recruitment and data collection.

Assists in the
preparation and submission of IRB related documents and regulatory requirements.

Assists in the
development and revision of study questionnaires and data collection forms.

Performs relevant
research document searches and assist in the preparation of study reports and
dissemination of findings.

Performs other
related duties as required.

Equivalent to a
Bachelor's Degree and working knowledge of standard computer software � Word
Excel Access.

Excellent oral and
written communication interpersonal time management organizational and
problem-solving skills.

Demonstrates
knowledge and skills necessary to work with patients throughout the lifespan
with consideration of health care burden criminal justice involvement substance
use and sensitivity to cultural diversity

Reliable
transportation as position requires regular travel between The Miriam Hospital
and off-site study location

Experience:

Six months
experience in research and/or social service preferred.

Independent
Action:

Incumbent functions
independently within department policies and practices; generally refers
specific problems to supervisor only where clarification of departmental
policies and procedures may be required.

Supervisory
Responsibilities:

None.