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Job Summary:
The Research Study Assistant performs biomedical and/or social-behavioral research by administering tests and/or questionnaires following protocols; collecting, compiling, tabulating and/or processing responses; gathering information; and/or assisting in the preparation of material for inclusion in reports. This role completes all activities by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and all relevant current local, state, and federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy and procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).
- This position is for the research assistant role on a clinical research intervention trial of smoking cessation and depression. The intervention uses behavioral interventions and pharmacotherapy. The research assistant will handle issues pertaining to medication adherence, administering assessments, managing study data, and maintaining quality assurance of study data.
Specific Responsibilities:
Technical
- Recruits study participants.
- Reviews and obtains informed consent.
- Schedules study visits with participants.
- Conducts interviews.
- Scores test results.
- Collects survey data.
- Reviews medical records.
- Consults with physicians to determine pretreatment and eligibility requirements of protocol from completion to registration of participants.
- Facilitates communication with key personnel and participants to maintain project study flow.
- Scan participant data into Microsoft Access database and upload to NU site database stored on Preventive Medicine's server. Maintain database and quality assurance protocol.
- Assist with scheduling and performing mid-treatment and follow-up outcome assessment procedures and collection of participants' study data, including smoking status verification and paper and pencil assessments of smoking behavior, psychological functioning, and medication usage and medication side effects.
- Maintain compliance with Manual for Data Collection and Data Entry. Maintain patient study chart of Case Report Forms. Maintain adherence with clinical manuals for the two psychological interventions.
Administration
- Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting and entering data; and/or preparing basic charts and graphs.
- Performs scientific literature searches in support of research.
Finance
- May process reimbursements for travel expenses.
- Monitors and distribute petty cash.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in a social or health science + no experience or 2 years practical research study or related experience is required.
- Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants and must re-certify every 3 years.
Minimum Competencies:
- Communicates effectively one-to-one and in groups.
- Plans, organizes, and schedules in an efficient and productive manner.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Access.
- Basic clinical interviewing experience.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to have flexible hours to accommodate participants.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a clinical research environment.
- Previous experience conducting assessments of psychological functioning.
Preferred Competencies:
- Knowledge of smoking cessation and depression treatment techniques.
- Knowledge or experience working with patients who have major depression.
- Effective time management skills.
- Knowledge of varenicline and other U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved smoking cessation medications.
As per Northwestern University policy, this position requires a criminal background check. Successful applicants will need to submit to a criminal background check prior to employment.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Date Posted: 4/6/2016
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