Research Specialist I, Research Support

Job Summary:

Assists with research support by executing day-to-day operations of projects with supervision, assisting in the support of research studies, and following federal and local regulations, standard operating procedures, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved protocols. Contributes to the execution of research by supporting data gathering activities, supporting the review of data for accuracy and checking for inconsistencies in data, and performing tasks related to the recruitment, enrollment, consenting, follow-up with participants, and answering participant questions. Contributes to the development of research materials and procedures by assisting in the creation of study materials (e.g., recruitment, data collection, retention) in a variety of formats including online. Assists in the documentation and reporting of research study activities by learning to use and/or using tools, systems, and forms for project tracking and documentation, assisting in the documentation and maintenance of files related to study progress, and escalating issues to project managers or investigators.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Pursues effective relationships with others by sharing information with coworkers and members. Listens to and addresses performance feedback. Pursues self-development; acknowledges strengths and weaknesses, and takes action. Adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback. Responds to the needs of others to support a business outcome.
• Completes routine work assignments by following procedures and policies and using data, and resources with oversight and management. Collaborates with others to address business problems; escalates issues or risks as appropriate; communicates progress and information. Adheres to established priorities, deadlines, and expectations. Identifies and speaks up for improvement opportunities.
• Contributes to the execution of research studies by: supporting the collection of quantitative and/or qualitative data using defined research protocols with guidance; participating in orientation and training sessions, providing mentorship and guidance to others in data collection and project support activities; learning to code open-ended/qualitative responses and preparing data for analysis; supporting the review of data for accuracy and checking for inconsistencies in data; performing tasks related to the recruitment, enrollment, consenting, and follow-up with participants with guidance and supervision as needed; and answering participant questions regarding basic studies and escalating issues as needed.
• Contributes to the development of research materials and procedures by: assisting in the development of study materials (e.g., recruitment, data collection, retention) in a variety of formats including online.
• Assists in the documentation and reporting of research study activities by: learning to use and/or using tools, systems, and forms for project tracking and documentation; and assisting the documentation and maintenance of files related to study progress while escalating issues to project managers or investigators.
• Assists with research support operations by: executing day-to-day operations of projects with supervision; assisting in the support of research studies including ordering supplies, scheduling/coordinating meetings, filing, and copying; assisting the completion of literature reviews to support drafts of grant proposals; learning to draft Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols, amendments, continuing reviews, and other documentation; learning to draft Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols, amendments, continuing reviews, and other documentation; and following federal and local regulations, standard operating procedures, and IRB approved protocols and learning how to handle research data.