Research Assistant

$36,400 - $56,181/Yr

George Washington University - Washington, DC

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Washington, DC

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Assistant position at the Biostatistics Center of The George Washington University involves supporting the NIH-funded study on diabetes interventions and complications. The role focuses on maintaining research documentation, managing the study website, organizing training for staff, and ensuring effective communication with clinical sites. The Research Assistant will play a crucial role in the coordination of large-scale clinical trials and epidemiological studies.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining study documentation, including data collection forms and manuals of operations.
• Maintaining the study website, including content management and technical support.
• Organizing training and certification of research study staff for any new procedures.
• Serving as liaison to study subcommittees and working groups, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and facilitating discussion.
• Assisting with acquisition and distribution of research study materials, including interacting with vendors as needed.
• Performing data cleanup and quality checks via the data management system.
• Assisting with form development in the database management system.
• Organizing and attending Research Group meetings.
• Participating in center-wide committees pertaining to data management systems and website development.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BA/BS in a related discipline, degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous research experience preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance
• Time off & leave
• Retirement savings
• Tuition benefits
• Well-being programs
• Various voluntary benefits