Senior Clinical Research Assistant

Summary

The Center for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine based at The Miriam Hospital and affiliated with the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University seeks a full-time Senior Clinical Research Assistant. Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator(s) the Senior Clinical Research Assistant will perform a variety of duties associated with conducting research studies on psychological stress wearable technologies and cardiovascular health.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation and conduct of research protocols and assessment materials.
• Interact with study participants. Recruits screens consents and enrolls eligible participants. Administers interviews and assessments. Traces participants at the hospital.
• Collects research data by completing paperwork forms and logs associated with study protocol. Maintains accurate study records and datasets while ensuring and respecting confidentiality. Tracks data regarding participant adherence and outcomes.
• Collects and monitors smartphone and physiological (e.g. blood pressure heart rate) data in accordance to specific protocols.
• Reviews electronic medical records to abstract information.
• Provides troubleshooting support for participants with respect to study procedures technology and equipment.
• Implements appropriate activities for retention of study participants and follow-up procedures as directed.
• Assists with preparing Institutional Review Board (IRB) documents.
• Assists with preparing literature reviews manuscript publications conference presentations and grant documents.
• Maintains project and hospital policies regarding confidentiality.
• Establishes connections with community groups and organizations with relevant patient populations.
• Schedules own appointments and maintains calendar. Works at other locations outside the study site when needed to administer the study. Must have own transportation to these sites.
• Functions independently making independent judgments assessing needs for services and making referrals. Maintains study policy and report any decisions back to supervisor.
• Works collaboratively with all members of project to achieve project goals and scientific aims of the studies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Other Information

Basic Knowledge:

Education

Bachelor�s degree in psychology neuroscience applied or life sciences public health or a related field.

Knowledge of theory and techniques of research methodology.

Strong attention to detail to accurately collect data and prepare and maintain records and reports.

Strong organizational skills to organize and prioritize own efforts on multiple projects.

Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with participants families and hospital professionals to gather and exchange information.

Strong technical ability to operate and maintain computer system and applications (e.g. Word Excel).

Strong technical ability to operate smartphones and applications.

Familiarity with wearable technologies (e.g. fitness trackers smartwatches).

Familiarity with data management software (e.g. Excel RedCap).

Experience

Minimum of 1-2 years prior human subjects research experience is required.

Prior experience working with patients with medical illness is desirable.

Prior experience with statistical software (e.g. R SPSS SAS) is desirable.

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

Often works within a specific department to identify enroll and follow up with research participants. May spend some of the time standing walking and driving between hospital departments offices etc.

Personal transportation is a must to facilitate travel between hospital departments and equipment drop-offs/pick-ups with participants. Mileage will be reimbursed.

Independent Action

Performs independently within the department�s policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to the supervisor when clarification of the departmental policies and procedures are required.

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: The Miriam Hospital USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union

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