Research Assistant II

Overview:

The Research Assistant II provides assistance to the Principal

Investigator and Study Team coordinating research activities that may include recruiting research participants, data collection and management and other research activities as assigned. The RA will assist with report generation and project close-out support. Responsibilities:

• Adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), infection control procedures and rules and regulations pertaining to the research site
• Execute, maintain research study to include data collection
• Prepare research subjects (animal or human) for research study
• Manage study documentation to include accurate and timely filing
• Prepare progress reports
• Comply with all the rules and regulations as applicable to assigned duty station
• Document all correspondence and communication pertinent to the research
• Interact and communicate effectively with study and site personnel, research participants, The Geneva Foundation and the study sponsor
• Promote safety and confidentiality of research participants at all times
• Create and adhere to a data quality and quality assurance plan
• Assist with the initial coding and data entry of structured questionnaires and data collection tools, when applicable
• Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic study related procedures as required
• Maintain and update files of all applicable regulatory documentation for IACUC or IRB (including protocols, approvals, amendments, modifications, etc.) as well as any communications with the sponsor or any other Federal or regulatory office (including prior approvals, change in scope, etc.)
• Schedule and attend regular team meetings
• Maintain and promote Geneva’s core values of Integrity, Superior Service to Customers, Quality, Teamwork, Innovation, and Respect for All
• Possess a working knowledge of The Geneva Foundation’s Employee Handbook, User’s Guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as applicable
• Remain accessible and accountable at all times during work hours and collects messages at least twice daily
• Return telephone messages within 24 hours of receipt; return email messages in a timely manner as appropriate
• Comply with the dress code of The Geneva Foundation and assigned duty station
• Promote positive, professional relationships with co-workers and The Geneva Foundation

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience required
• 1-2 years experience in research preferred
• 1-2 years non-profit, research, or healthcare experience desired
• Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication
• Must be organized, attentive to detail, and posses a positive, friendly and professional demeanor
• Must be flexible with changing priorities and able to communicate in a diplomatic and professional manner
• Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office Software
• Familiarity with medical terminology, medications, laboratory tests, and abbreviations commonly used in patient medical charts