Research Associate – Georgetown University Medical Center
Research Associate @Georgetown University posted 3 weeks agoJob Description
Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.
Requirements
As a top academic health and science center in the United States, Georgetown University Medical Center seeks to provide, in a synergistic fashion, excellence in education — training physicians, nurses and other health care professionals, as well as biomedical scientists — and cutting-edge interdisciplinary research collaboration, enhancing our basic science and translational biomedical research capacity in order to improve human health. Emphasizing service, we are dedicated to the Catholic, Jesuit principle of cura personalis — “care of the whole person.” Our partnerships with organizations in the region strengthen our work and expand its reach.
The Research Associate (RA) will work with the PC and PI on a large PCORI funded multi-site RCT. The RA will recruit from offices throughout the DMV and be directly responsible for ensuring students enter data correctly and supervise day to day tasks of the undergraduate students. Running a clinical trial is a very time intensive endeavor as it requires close interactions with parents, practicing clinicians, subcontractors and multiple university personnel. The incumbent will need to have a personal phone that Georgetown University (GU) covers expenses or a GU issued cell phone. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:
- Use working knowledge of Excel and redcap in order to run reports for the PC and PI.
- Work directly with the data coordinating center at Medstar Health Research Institute (MHRI) and attend twice monthly meetings with the PI, PC and MHRI.
- Ensure that clinics have coverage as they need, which varies from clinic to clinic, making the student and car schedules.
- Work closely with the PC to respond to emails, phone calls and meetings.
Work Interactions
Activities performed by the RA will directly support the progress of the project. The RA will attend and often lead division and project specific meetings, in addition to the GU Clinical Research Associate meetings held
monthly. The RA will work with PC and Research Associate on Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) . The RA will report directly to the PC and PI.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Previous experience working on clinical trials. Studies of similar sample size and budget would be helpful
- Master’s degree in health or science related field is preferred but not required. Consideration will be given for a combination of education and experience. Work experience in project management and sponsored research administration
- Must be fluent in Spanish
Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Knowledge of research methods will be helpful
- PC will be required to complete and maintain human subjects protection, HIPAA, and ICH Good Clinical Practice training certifications upon hire
Work Mode DesignationÂ
This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
Pay Range:
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$20.16 – $31.30
Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.
