Research Study Assistant

Northwestern University

Job Summary

Performs biomedical and/or social-behavioral research by administering tests and/or questionnaires following protocols; collecting, compiling, tabulating and/or processing responses; gathering information; and/or assisting in the preparation of material for inclusion in reports. Completes all activities by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and all relevant current local, state, and federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy, and procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).

Work is reviewed for technical accuracy and compliance with instructions, practice, policy, and procedures. Frequent meetings with supervisor provide objectives, detailed deadlines, and general instructions.

Key Responsibilities

Technical

• Recruits study participants.
• Reviews and obtains informed consent.
• Schedules study visits with participants.
• Conducts interviews.
• Scores test results.
• Collects survey data.
• Reviews medical records.
• Consults with nurses and physicians to determine pretreatment and eligibility requirements of protocols from completion to registration of participants.
• Facilitates communication with key personnel and participants to maintain project study flow.

Administration

• Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting, and entering data; and/or preparing basic charts and graphs.
• Performs scientific literature searches in support of research.
• Completes portions of grant applications and/or documents associated with current local, state, and federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws, and research protocols.

Finance

• May process reimbursements for travel expenses.
• Monitors and distributes petty cash.
• Processes invoices and/or purchase requisitions.
• Coordinates fund distribution among multiple sponsors and clinical sites.

Supervision

• May train other research staff to interview/test participants.

Miscellaneous

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
• Institutional Review Board (IRB)
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
• International Conference on Harmonization (ICH)

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants and must re-certify every 3 years.