Research Associate

Dr. Van Hellerslia, Pharm D, Clinical Associate Professor, Temple University School of Pharmacy, and Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, along with the Viet-Capacity team, is seeking a part-time Research Associate for an exciting education/capacity building study. This position is for one year and may be extended per the duration of the project.

The incumbent will support the daily activities of the study on a part-time bases within the scope of an approved IRB protocol.

Essential functions: Participate in the recruitment of study subjects; Responsible for the informed consent of study subjects; Adhere to an IRB approved protocol; Under close supervision, submit IRB amendments and respond to IRB directives for correction action; Along with REDCAP team, PI, and Project Manager, create and manage study database housing informed consents, demographic data, and surveys; Perform QA/QC of study data; Provide support to PI and Project Manager in coordination of the study launch education event; Act as liaison for research subjects with the investigator team; Be knowledge source regarding study milestones and be able to identify delays in the study progression that will inhibit success. Convey these issues to the investigator team; Facilitate study close out activities; Must obtain CITI certification; Understand good clinical practice (GCP) and regulatory compliance; Must comply with the institution, federal, state, and sponsor policies; Coordinate research/project team meetings; Performs other duties as assigned.

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Required Education & Experience:
A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and at least two years of demonstrated experience.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 

Required Skills & Abilities:
* Requires effective communication with study subjects
*Requires effective writing and communication, work as part of a team, ability to multitask
*Experience with conducting qualitative and quantitative data collection
*Experience with conducting data collection and analysis
*Experience with obtaining informed consent
*Experience with community-engaged research or initiatives
*Strong oral and written communication skills
*Ability to collect, synthesize, and present data for periodic reporting and IRB submission
*Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks and planning
*Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to adhere to deadlines
*Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications and ability to master other computer applications
*Experience with data entry and file management software (e.g. REDCap).

This position requires a background check.
This is a grant funded position.

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