Research Assistant - PRN Job Listing at MedStar Health in Washington, DC (Job ID 166896)

Description

About the Job

General Summary of Position
Under direct or close supervision provides technical lab and clinical research assistance to the research team to facilitate a variety of research activities including pre-clinical work study development and protocol management literature review participant screening and recruitment data collection analysis and dissemination and database management.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in or leads preclinical projects for the research team.
• Provides technical support such as cell isolation for the lab and biorepository collection/banking team.
• Performs qualitative and/or quantitative research data collection as requested.
• Assists with data management and analysis as needed.
• Communicates effectively with research investigators staff and collaborators.
• Assists with the organization and maintenance of research records as needed.
• Assists with the recruitment selection scheduling and consenting of research participants as required.
• Prepares timely reports and presentations of project data and progress as required.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree in a health science or other related field preferred.  Associate's degree in a health or science related field or equivalent education/experience required

Experience

• Undergraduate and/or work experiences that demonstrate aptitude for research facilitation required 
• Previous work in a research setting preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills including use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Must be flexible highly motivated dedicated and capable of working both independently and on various team projects in a diverse setting.