Research Assistants Howard University is currently seeking three highly motivated and organized Research Assistants to work on a federally funded research study related to COVID-19. The Research Assistants will be primarily responsible for recruiting potential adult participants at Howard University Hospital in Washington DC, and the neighboring communities. Participants to be enrolled for the study are past COVID-19 patients. The study seeks to assess Long COVID prevalence and associated risk factors.
Principal responsibilities include:
Screening electronic medical records to identify eligible study participants, contacting potential participants in a timely manner.
Obtaining informed consent in accordance with research protocols, procedures, and good clinical practice guidelines.
Administering survey assessments and entering data in REDCap.
Performing and documenting risk assessments.
Attending mandatory study specific trainings and team meetings.
Completing and filing daily paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
Organizing and maintaining study participants' data and extracting medical data as needed.
Documenting accurate encounters and shift events, adhering to all study procedures, and communicating daily/weekly updates to the study coordinator and recruitment lead.
Assisting the follow-up team in preparing participants' scheduling and completing follow-up visits virtually and in person.
Other duties deemed necessary to maintain the smooth operations of the research program, such as biospecimens preparation, packaging, and mailing to the biorepositery core.
Core competencies include patients' engagement, community outreach, and participants' enrollment in the study.
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in sciences, public health, or health-related fields. Previous research experience, clinic/hospital work or volunteer experience, and knowledge of the research process is preferred. This position requires flexibility and availability to adapt to patients' schedules. Reliable transportation will be necessary to conduct participants' interviews at various community locations. We are looking for people who are personable, detail-oriented, flexible with scheduling, and able to work independently and as part of a team. Spanish language is a plus.
Compliance Salary Range Disclosure: $50,000-$60,000
