Research Assistant

Overview:

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Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Research Assistant will be responsible for the day-to-day completion of tasks necessary for the success of an assigned research project or set of related projects.

Responsibilities:

A day in the life of a Research Assistant at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Identifies potential participants, schedules screening and enrollment, obtains consent, administers measurement protocols, and completes activities related to ensuring participant retention, with oversight.
• Assists with administrative aspects of coordinating activities with other funded sites.
• Monitors well-being of research participants through measures and interactions with participants, notifying study staff of participants who appear to be impaired or distressed so that proper steps can be taken.
• Assists with entering and managing data, performing routine data quality assurance procedures, and helping resolve discrepancies, with oversight.
• Performs background research for manuscripts, publications, and research projects.
• Maintain bibliographies and a database of important articles and manuscripts.
• Assists in preparing and organizing study records, scheduling meetings, preparing and distributing meeting minutes.
• Assists with payment, tracking, and documentation of patient study incentives.
• Assists with IRB approvals and paperwork.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience plus High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), GED equivalent programs, and/or other Vocational degrees/certificates.
• Experience with human subjects research.
• Ability to make good administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Ability to work independently to plan, organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of research methods and topical content of assigned study.
• Ability to deal effectively and professionally with persons ranging from leaders of national organizations, senior faculty, fellow RAs and patients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!