study/office. The Research Assistant will assist with procedures related to the collection, tracking, storage, shipping and analysis of environmental and biological specimens and data, and may interact with study participants, assist with development and updates of research study materials (study protocols), maintenance of study databases, and day to day study management.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Bachelor’s degree in health or social sciences, or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
· 1-2 year(s) of research experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
· Must complete educational requirements for Dartmouth Committee on the Protection of Human Subjects (IRB) upon hire and appropriate laboratory, safety and/or any other training(s) required to conduct the research.
· Demonstrated ability to coordinate a complex research project with minimal supervision.
· Demonstrates a high degree of independence and responsibility for ensuring timely completion of project activities.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and web-based applications.
· Ability to apply critical thinking and sound judgment to address open-ended problems.
· Superior verbal communication and writing skills.
· Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
Two years of relevant research experience, bachelor’s degrees with major in Biological/Health or Social Sciences.
Key Accountabilities
Study Supplies
· Coordinates a variety of activities to support research study functions such as shipping and receiving study materials and samples.
· Assembles and tracks inventory of biospecimen collection kits for the study.
· Orders study supplies and maintains organized inventory.
Percentage Of Time
50%
Study Forms/Files
· Follows up on missing data and samples with study participants.
· Assures that data are successfully collected and managed.
· Assures that subject and data confidentiality is maintained, and data integrity is assured.
· Establishes and maintains study files and databases (e.g. study data, completed forms, materials, correspondence) to ensure confidentiality, accuracy and accessibility of information.
· Maintains and updates databases for tracking of study materials, collection, shipment, and analysis. Generates reports as needed
Percentage Of Time
40%
Miscellaneous
· May meet study participants at clinic visits for obtain samples and other study materials.
· May conduct interviews and enroll study participants to provide back-up staffing as needed and/or conduct medical record review.
· Assists supervisor in planning work that can be completed by students.
Percentage Of Time
10%
