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JOB PURPOSE:
The Research Assistant will provide support for women’s health and urogynecology research studies. This position will assist with participant recruitment and engagement including outreach and study advertising activities. This position will consent and enroll participants and coordinate study visits. This position will provide administrative support for Division of Urogynecology operations. This position will also contribute to data analysis and dissemination of data.
SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:
This position reports to the Chief of Urogynecology and coordinates with other members of the research team. This position has no formal supervisory authority or authority for the direction of others.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
This position supports research within the Division of Urogynecology, OBGYN Department and Howard University/Howard University Hospital. This position may interact with a variety of participants, clinicians, staff and faculty. They may also interact with research partners, advisory board participants, and other stakeholders.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
● Prepare and contribute to meeting notes, summaries, and presentations
● Recruit, screen, and consent study participants in accordance with approved protocols
● Schedule and coordinate study sessions, assessments, and follow-up visits across sites
● Maintain participant tracking databases and ensure data quality and confidentiality
● Support the preparation and submission of IRB documents, progress reports, and other regulatory materials
● Contribute to preparing manuscripts, presentations, and study materials
● Communicate regularly with site clinicians and research partners to monitor study progress and troubleshoot challenges
● Participate in research meetings and provide updates on recruitment and data collection
● Perform general administrative and research support tasks, including providing and tracking participant stipends, ordering study supplies and materials, and filing
● Use designated software to support study operations, data management, tracking, and reporting
● Provide administrative support in Division of Urogynecology
● Perform other related duties as assigned
CORE COMPETENCIES:
● Ability to read and write English is required
● Ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative research
● Skills in Office Microsoft, Zoom, and other applicable apps
● Strong Administrative skills
● Knowledge of the research techniques related to the purpose of the research studies
● Strong organizational and time-management skills
● Attention to detail and data accuracy
● Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team across multiple studies
● Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse participants and professionals
● Working knowledge of research ethics and confidentiality
● Familiarity with REDCap, Qualtrics, or similar data collection platforms preferred
● Interest in women’s health research
● Ability to assist in the writing of grants, abstracts, manuscripts, reports, presentations, and other scientific papers
● Establish and maintain effective, collaborative, and respectful working relationships within a multi-study culturally responsive clinical research environment
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in public health, psychology, and or biology, chemistry, pre-medical studies, or related coursework with at least two years of prior experience in human subjects’ research. Doctorate in relevant disciplines
Previous administrative experience 2 years. Previous research experience in human subjects 2 years. Previous coursework or research experience related to women’s health equity, and/or urogynecology preferred. Spanish fluency preferred but not required. Relevant clinical, administrative, and research experience may substitute for advanced education
Compliance Salary Range Disclosure
$52,000-62,000