Research Associate, SON

$43,888 - $64,601/Yr

George Washington University - Washington, DC

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Washington, DC

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Associate position at the George Washington School of Nursing (GW Nursing) is focused on supporting the ExPAND project, which aims to enhance shared decision-making and patient choice for individuals with kidney failure. This role involves data management, communication with clinical sites, and contributing to the overall success of a national five-year research initiative funded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).

Responsibilities

• Collect research data from clinical sites, communicating frequently with clinical site personnel to resolve data collection and management issues.
• Audit data for completeness and accuracy and work with site personnel to correct errors.
• Maintain and enhance data collection tools and training materials.
• Produce interim data reports, including descriptive statistical analyses (frequencies, proportions, means).
• Help create and maintain software for data monitoring and reporting, preferably in R programming language.
• Provide administrative and technical support for the project as needed.
• Provide administrative and technical support for collaborative calls and webinars.
• Aid in planning project meetings.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a related discipline with 1 year of experience.
• Experience with research data collection and management.
• Experience utilizing data management and analysis software, preferably with REDCap and R programming language.
• Strong communication skills, especially with patients, clinicians, and researchers.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience in public health research with knowledge and/or interest in kidney-supportive care education and implementation projects.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with REDCap and R programming language.
• Strong communication skills with diverse audiences in healthcare.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Time off and leave benefits.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Tuition assistance.
• Well-being programs and various voluntary benefits.