Research Fellow (Remote)

Job Description Summary Family Medical and Counseling Services, Inc. (FMCS) is working with the Department of Epidemiology in the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University (GWU) to conduct an NIH‑funded longitudinal cohort study, called the “DC Cohort”, to capture clinical information on persons living with HIV and receiving care in Washington, DC. FMCS is seeking a Research Assistant (RA) to assist in the conduct of this study and several related sub‑studies. This study is conducted in partnership with numerous clinical providers in Washington, DC, the DC Department of Health, and the National Institutes of Health. The Research Assistant will assist the site Principal Investigator and Project Director in the overall management and coordination of the study.

Maintain site compliance with the IRB, consent procedures, and Manual of Policies and Procedures

Assist in maintaining up-to-date data files and perform routine quality assurance measures; track, document, and report instances of participant refusal and study withdrawal; assist with data linkage to the DC Department of Health

Upload and regularly update patient data from the site into the DC Cohort database

Perform data quality checks and take appropriate action as necessary

Assist the data export contractor in ensuring that data export programs are functioning properly from the site to the DC Cohort database

Collaborate with FMCS Site PI to ensure site is meeting performance standards

Strong data management and computer skills

Experience working with research databases like Microsoft Excel, REDCap, and ACCESS is desired

Experience working with patients and/or research participants

Experience with the clinical aspects of HIV disease or conduct of HIV research

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well‑being and various voluntary benefits. Research and Labs

Field Research

Level 2

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Will this job require the employee to work on site? Telework: No

Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants: Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status.

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

#