research assistant Foggy Bottom
George Washington University
Full Time
Foggy Bottom
25.65 - 19.439903846153847 USD HOURLY Today
Job description
Posting Details
I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Job Description Summary:
Unity Healthcare is working with the Department of Epidemiology in the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University (GWU) to assist the department in conducting two NIH-funded studies: The DC Cohort, a longitudinal multi-site study of people with HIV and an efficacy trial within the DC Cohort to test the efficacy of a mHealth platform (PositiveLinks) to improve retention in care and viral suppression among DC Cohort participants. The studies are conducted in partnership with 14 HIV clinical care sites in Washington, DC, and collaborators at the University of Virginia. Unity is seeking a Research Assistant (RA) to assist in the conduct of these studies including assisting with participant recruitment and data capture and assisting the Site Principal Investigator and Unity research team with the overall implementation, coordination, and management of the studies.
Responsibilities Include:
Responsibilities Include:
- Assisting the site Principal Investigator and research team with day-to-day study coordination and management
- Work closely with the UVA PositiveLinks team to master features, reporting, and implementation of PositiveLinks at Unity
- Assisting with identifying potential participants, and recruiting and retaining participants for both studies
- Collaborate with the GWU and UVA research teams to field technical and non-technical requests/problems and facilitate resolutions
- Perform regular data quality checks and ensure protocol compliance and assist in technical issues
- Maintain all site-specific study documents, including informed consent forms, regulatory binders, and other relevant study materials
Perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Clinical research experience
- Strong data management and computer skills
- Experience working with research databases like Microsoft Excel, REDCap, and ACCESS
- Experience working with patients and/or research participants
- Experience with the clinical aspects of HIV disease or conduct of HIV research
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to master Android and iOS mobile platforms
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and work independently
- Detail oriented
Typical Hiring Range
$19.44 - $25.65 How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
II. POSITION INFORMATION
Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:
Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH)
Family
Research and Labs
Sub-Family
Field Research
Stream
Service and Support
Level
Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time -> FTE 1.00
Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Yes
Employee Onsite Status
On-campus (in person)
Telework:
Required Background Check
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?
No
Posting Number:
R001933
Job Open Date:
06/05/2023
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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Year Founded: 1821
