Clinical Research Assistant

Rhode Island Hospital - Providence, RI

Full-time - Entry Level

Providence, RI

Hospitals

About the position

The Clinical Research Assistant at Rhode Island Hospital plays a crucial role in supporting clinical research projects by assisting Principal Investigators and Clinical Research Coordinators in the acquisition and analysis of patient information. This entry-level position involves patient interaction, data entry, and statistical analysis, contributing to both qualitative and quantitative research efforts.

Responsibilities

• Assist Principal Investigators in coordinating clinical research activities related to specific studies.
• Identify and follow up with patients meeting criteria for inclusion in clinical research studies, ensuring protocol eligibility requirements are met.
• Establish and maintain study records for each participant, including interviewing patients and facilitating informed consent.
• Review medical records to abstract necessary information and follow up on missing data such as laboratory test results.
• Monitor adherence to research protocols and alert physicians of any discrepancies in laboratory tests or medication protocols.
• Perform research-based EKGs, vital signs, blood spinning, and shipping of blood and tissue products as required by protocol.
• Collect and organize patient data for data entry, operating computer systems to enter study information into databases.
• Conduct computer-assisted statistical analyses and prepare related graphs and charts of the data gathered.
• Participate in quantitative and qualitative analyses of research data and assist in planning research protocols.
• Coordinate activities of others assigned to the research project, ensuring tasks are completed effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Applied or Life Sciences or a related area with courses in research methodologies and microcomputer systems.
• Three to six months of on-the-job experience to become familiar with specific research studies.
• Knowledge of research methodology theory and techniques.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and gather research information effectively.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, and hospital professionals.
• Analytical skills to develop research protocols and perform statistical analyses.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with statistical software and data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with clinical research protocols and patient monitoring techniques.

Benefits

• Full-time employment with competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.