Research Assistant
University of Utah
About the Role
The Obstetrics & Gynecology Research Network at the University of Utah has an opening for a Research Assistant/Analyst. This role provides support for research projects, ranging from internal chart reviews to large, industry and federally funded studies. You will work closely with investigators, study coordinators, and clinic and research teams to carry out protocols in various areas of women's and newborn's health. This position is patient-sensitive and requires fulfillment of associated vaccination requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn study protocols; assess for clarity and subject safety
- Review and understand inclusion/exclusion criteria
- Screen clinic schedules for potential study participants and healthy control participants
- Carry out study eligibility screening of patients in a clinical setting
- Recruit and consent eligible patients
- Explain study protocols and inclusion criteria to physicians, patients, and healthcare providers (in person and by phone); ensure participant understanding
- Gather, record, and enter data from study participants, charts, and EMRs into study databases
- Maintain source documents, status reports, progress notes, and subject logs in accordance with FDA, HIPAA, and GCP guidelines
- Complete medical chart reviews
- Work with research teams and clinicians to meet enrollment goals and study deadlines
- Collect and process biospecimens and clinical measurements from study participants (phlebotomy training will be provided as needed)
- Assist in packaging and shipping of samples/biospecimens
- Report and track adverse events
- Document all protocol deviations, reconcile test article accountability at study close, and prepare summary reports
- Attend team and study meetings
- Assist in maintaining stocks of supplies
- Work with confidential health information and complete necessary trainings
- Regulatory management and reporting
- Other duties as assigned
Team Culture
- Supports a transparent and supportive work environment
- Demonstrates reliability, a positive attitude, and flexibility
- Communicates problems, issues, and frustrations to supervisor and/or OB/WCSL Leadership
Requirements & Tech Stack
- FDA
- HIPAA
- GCP
- EMRs
- REDCap (preferred)
- CITI, HIPAA, GCP, and/or IATA training (prior training preferred)
Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience
- Research Assistant, I: Requires little to no related experience.
- Research Assistant, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
Preferences
- Independent self-starters
- Willingness to learn study interview, research, and assessment techniques
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work well with a team
- Comfort with computer databases
- Problem-solving orientation
- Commitment to creating a sustainable infrastructure to support research
- Proactive approach to working on various protocols
- Familiarity with clinical research and study protocols
- Prior experience interacting with patients in a clinical setting
- Experience working in women's health
- Phlebotomy certification (preferred)
- Experience with biospecimen collection and processing
- A background in nursing, science, or a related field
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Work Environment: Nearly continuously in an office environment.
- Physical Requirements: Nearly continuously sitting, hearing, and listening. Often involves repetitive hand motion (such as typing) and walking. Seldom involves bending and reaching overhead.
Job Levels & Pay Rate
The department may hire at one of the following job levels:
- Research Assistant, I: Requires little to no related experience.
- Research Assistant, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
- Pay Rate Range: $16.50 - $22.50