Visiting Research Associate I - Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science

Visiting Research Associate I

The Visiting Research Associate I will work on HIV/STI prevention and treatment protocols within the Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science (CDIS), funded directly through NIH, via one of the NIH-funded HIV/AIDS research networks, or from industry sponsors. They will work closely with the clinical and research site personnel (clinicians, research assistants, data managers, etc.) to provide quality research services. The Visiting Research Associate I will collect research/clinical trial specific data and ensures accurate data entry and quality.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform surveys, interviews, observations or uses other methods according to established research protocols.
• Prepare data for analysis and execute details of studies. Perform analysis and document results.
• May conduct literature searches.
• Order study supplies and maintain inventories.
• Maintain detailed records of results and prepare written reports.
• Maintain and process required paperwork.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
• Department Specific Duties
• Will work closely with the clinical and research site personnel (clinicians, research assistants, data managers, etc.) to provide quality research services.
• Assist the study team with day-to-day study activities.
• Recruitment and screening of participants.
• Assist participants in scheduling and attending study visits.
• Administer surveys.
• Maintain contact with participants between study visits.
• Maintains system to provide patient compensation and schedule transportation for participants.
• Collects research/clinical trial specific data and ensures accurate data entry and quality.
• Completes case report forms after each study visit in a timely manner
• Work with pharmacist to assure study product is available.
• Work with phlebotomist and lab to assure flow of all protocol labs are completed.
• Attend weekly staff meetings, conference calls and other duties as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social science or related field required.
• Knowledge of fundamental research concepts, practices and procedures.
• Entry level knowledge of research methods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on a HIV or STI related research study.
• Experience working with study participants.
• Experience with community-based programs or research among the LGBTQIA+ community preferred.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with email, web messaging, calendar, creating and managing cloud documents.
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities.
• Experience using database applications, such as REDCap, Qualtrics, etc., is desired.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Windows.

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