Research Assistant

Brown University Health is seeking a Research Assistant to support specific research protocols under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and Project Director. The role involves conducting research tasks, maintaining data collection, and assisting with participant recruitment and follow-up procedures.ResponsibilitiesAssists with administrative and study management tasks such as preparation of project protocols, intervention, and assessment materialsConducts research protocols in conjunction with project staffFor example, assists with recruiting and enrolling eligible participants using online and community-based recruitment strategiesAssists in conducting participant visits and groups sessionsAdministers assessments as needed at the WCDRC, Brown University Health hospital sites, or via home visits/community visits as necessaryMaintains documentation of data collection and assists with data managementCollects research data by accurately completing and coding all visit forms and documenting activities as directedMaintains accurate study records ensuring and respecting participant confidentialityAssists with qualitative research tasks including transcribing and coding qualitative interviewsScores, codes, and enters data into computer databaseWorks individually with participants assessing their needs for services and making referrals under the guidance of the Principal Investigator and/or Project DirectorMaintains study policies and reports any decisions back to supervisor(s)Implements appropriate activities for retention of study participants and follow-up procedures as directedSchedules own appointments and maintains calendarMaintains and completes all paperwork, forms, and logs associated with study protocolTracks necessary data regarding participant adherence and outcomes of health risk behaviorsParticipates in ongoing maintenance evaluation and development of study protocolSuggests improvements to data control instruments and measurement instruments where appropriateReports to Principal Investigator and/or Project Director problems encountered in performing assigned activities and suggesting solutions to those problemsWorks with the Principal Investigator and/or Project Director to maximize the ease of administering study protocols, subject recruitment, and follow-upMaintains project and hospital policies regarding confidentialityAttends regularly scheduled supervision team meetings conference calls and program meetings as required by supervisor(s)Works collaboratively with study staff at the Miriam Hospital and external facilitiesMaintains quality assurance safety environmental and infection control in accordance with established hospital and department policies procedures and objectivesPosition requires flexible scheduling to accommodate program needsPerforms other related duties as requiredSkillsBachelor's DegreeBasic computer knowledge i.e. being able to navigate through PC software typing/word processing and completing spreadsheet/data entryDemonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care processBilingual in Spanish/English is preferred but not requiredPrior research experience particularly focused in the areas of psychology social sciences medicine or computer science is appreciatedPrior experience with technology (wearable devices smartphone apps participant tracking systems data analysis software using websites) is preferred but not requiredCompany OverviewBrown University Health provides an integrated academic health system offering hospital services, outpatient care and clinical education. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.brownhealth.org.



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