About the role

  • Research Assistant part of Vanderbilt School of Nursing conducting studies following research guidelines. Requires strong communication and organizational skills to manage research activities.

Responsibilities

  • Assists with preparation and continuing reviews of IRB applications.
  • Assists with collecting and compiling data for preparation of research grant applications and of active studies.
  • Assists in preparing data for analysis, identifying problems and cleaning as needed.
  • Performs research participant screening, recruitment, and scheduling of research related activities.
  • Collects physiologic and survey data, and interviews research participants face-to-face as well as virtually.
  • Monitors research participation progression throughout the study and reports any participant or study problems to the study PI and other required parties, as needed.
  • Assists participants in completing surveys and other forms.
  • Assists in the development and maintenance of study databases and electronic record systems.
  • Conveys pertinent clinical/research information concisely to required parties to assure that the integrity and quality of the data is maintained.
  • Assists on audits/reviews of completion and accuracy of hard copy and electronic data.
  • Conducts research related supplies inventory and ordering.
  • Performs testing and maintains appropriate storage of equipment, troubleshooting when needed.
  • Formats edits, and proofreads research related documents, summaries, and progress reports.
  • Develops and updates forms and other processes related to IRB submissions.
  • Assists with manuscript preparation and submission, including formatting references according to journal-specific guidelines.
  • Provides timely, effective communication and documentation with all relevant members according to HIPAA and VU/VUSN/VUMC policies.
  • Understands and complies with all VU/VUSN/VUMC policies and procedures.
  • Keeps team informed of project status and planned activities.
  • Provides additional administrative support, as needed.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education is required.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community are required.
  • Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports is required.
  • Ability to foster a cooperative work environment is required.
  • Ability to manage and work on multiple projects is required.
  • Ability to work in-person is required.
  • Ability to work and interact with patients at VUMC is required.
  • At least 1-3 years of experience working in an applied health, research, or clinical setting is strongly preferred.
  • PubMed, Microsoft Office 365, and REDCap experience is strongly preferred.

Benefits

  • Vanderbilt University offers professional development opportunities.

Job title

Research Assistant – Temporary

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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