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    Sr Clinical Research Assistant - Providence, United States - Lifespan Corporation

    Lifespan Corporation
    Lifespan Corporation Providence, United States

    6 days ago

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    Summary:
    Under general supervision but following established policies and procedures performs scientific investigative research in areas related to patient care.

    Researches literature in the field participates in the design of experimental protocols and development of new procedures to carry out established research objectives.

    Interviews patients to gather information prepares and maintains study record enters data via computer assists with statistical analyses of resultant data.

    Participates in the qualitative/quantitative analyses of data. May assist in writing presentations and papers for publication based on the research performed. May perform EKGs and take vital signs during research-based monitoring tests. May also perform blood spinning and shipment of blood and tissue samples as required by protocol.


    Responsibilities:
    Identifies patients meeting criteria for inclusion in clinical research studies ensuring research protocol eligibility requirements are met.


    In collaboration with the research investigator participates in the design or refinement of experimental protocols to achieve the scientific objectives of the research project.


    Assists in the development of research methodologies within the parameters of experimental protocols and research objectives to allow quantitative and qualitative evaluation and interpretation of data obtained.

    Establishes and maintains study record for each participant.

    Interviews patient and/or family to explain the nature of the study eliciting cooperation and gathering information to complete study questionnaire.

    Facilitates obtaining informed consent. May assist to schedule patient appointments and make calls to patients to complete documentation.

    Reviews medical records to abstract information necessary to complete forms. Requests and follows up on missing data such as laboratory test results and the like.


    Regularly monitors adherence to protocol; alerts physician when laboratory tests ordered have not been performed medication protocol not followed etc.

    Collects and organizes patient data into appropriate format to facilitate data entry. Creates modifies as appropriate and maintains study database to meet needs for project. Gathers tabulates graphs develops explanatory charts and analyzes data using statistical methodology. May perform computer-assisted statistical analysis such as multiple antecedent variables linear regression frequencies cross-tabulation and the like. May write non-complex programs using computer and software-compatible language to reformat information create new files etc.

    Prepares and maintains related graphs and charts or results of data gathered. May participate in quantitative/qualitative analyses of resultant information.


    May provide functional guidance to subordinate research staff assigned to the project to provide training on techniques and procedures related to research data collection clarification of protocol resolve issues ensure adherence to research protocol procedures and assist in developing their professional skills in reviewing and interpreting statistical trends and the like.

    Serves as a role model with regard to appropriate professional behavior (e.g. appropriate attire handling of any interpersonal conflicts that may arise in the workplace giving and receiving constructive feedback on job performance proactive problem solving etc.).


    May participate in the interpretation of the results of experiences through conferences with principal investigator and other research professionals involved in the study to review data compared to hypothesis and research methodology in instances of inexplicable data.

    May make recommendation for modification of research protocol based upon initial findings.

    May assist in writing presentations and papers for publications based on research performed.

    May be responsible for regularly reviewing relevant literature to research being conducted in order to better understand the project. May have the opportunity to enhances professional expertise through educational opportunities and participation in related teams and conferences.


    May perform research-based EKGs vital signs blood spinning and shipping of blood and tissue products in accordance with protocol specifications.


    Other information:

    BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
    Bachelors Degree in Applied or Life Sciences or related area including courses in research methodologies and microcomputer systems.


    EXPERIENCE:
    Two to three years progressively more responsible and related experience in the research field.


    Experience should demonstrate effective working knowledge of statistics computer programming and research methodology and an in-depth knowledge of the scientific field in which the research is being conducted.


    WORK ENVIRONMENT:


    Completion in a laboratory environment with possible exposure to human and animal serum chemical reagents animal subjects and radioactive materials.


    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
    Provides functional guidance to subordinate research staff assigned to the project.

    Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status.

    Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.


    Location:
    Rhode Island Hospital


    USA:

    RI:
    Providence


    Work Type:
    Full Time


    Shift:
    Shift 1


    Union:
    Non-Union
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