Research Assistant

About the Role

The Department of Epidemiology at The George Washington University is seeking a full-time Research Assistant for a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. The study will be conducted in the GWU Hospital Emergency Department. The role requires developing in-depth knowledge about PrEP and comfort in discussing it with patients and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a PrEP navigator and resource for other research assistants.
• Screen and identify eligible participants in the Emergency Department.
• Explain study procedures and obtain consent.
• Conduct HIV prevention and PrEP medication counseling.
• Provide patients with a PrEP Decision Support Tool and review results.
• Coordinate receipt of PrEP medication, including making appointments with community PrEP providers.
• Provide referrals to social services.
• Conduct follow-up interviews with participants.
• Interact with patients and clinical providers to screen, recruit, and consent participants.
• Conduct surveys, collect data, and enter data into a computer.
• Work with the study coordinator to ensure timely and successful completion of baseline and telephone follow-up interviews.
• Provide daily research support, including informed consent, enrollment, data collection, data entry, management, and review.
• Interact with clinical staff to ensure study procedures do not disrupt clinical operations.
• Attend mandatory study team meetings and lead the review of enrollment and follow-up results.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• CITI certification (to be completed if hired)
• HIPAA certification (to be completed if hired)
• PrEP Navigator training program (to be completed if hired)
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Word (desired)

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
• Prior experience working with HIV and other community-based organizations and populations at risk for HIV (preferred).
• Strong interest in research.
• Enthusiasm for interacting with people.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate seamlessly with project staff, research team members, and emergency department clinical staff.
• Capable of managing tasks independently with high accuracy and attention to detail.

Position Details

• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Hiring Range: $18.40 - $27.68