Research Assistant Job at Brown University Health, Providence, RI

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  • Brown University Health
  • Providence, RI

Job Description

Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and Principal Investigator will conduct specific research protocols associated with assigned research projects.

Responsibilities:

COBRE Responsibilities (70% time):

Primarily responsible for supporting the COBRE Community Advisory Board (CAB) which includes coordinating bi-monthly meetings and facilitating regular communication with the CAB; support researchers in collaborating with the Community Advisory Board.

Disseminate information regarding SPC Core activities via internet and social media

Maintain record of SPC Core activities and assist in quarterly reporting. Coordinate weekly meetings take and distribute minutes. 

Support the Core in conducting trainings which may include researching in the topic area coordinating planning meetings and assisting in the development of curriculum.

Under the guidance of Core Managers may support COBRE-funded researchers in the following areas:

Regulatory and administrative functions (i.e. institutional review board application and reporting)

Questionnaires/interviews development

Data collection (i.e. interview participants)

Recruiting participants

Literature searches

RIDOH Research Responsibilities (30% time):

Recruit participants

Conduct participants interviews according to established protocols (in the community and via telephone)

Update RedCap survey tool

Maintains and completes all paperwork associated with study protocol

Assist in writing reports; participate in the interpretation of results and preparation of manuscripts based on research performed

Performs other duties as assigned

Other information:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Bachelor�s Degree in related field.

Basic computer knowledge i.e. being able to navigate through PC software typing/word processing and completing spreadsheet/data entry.

Ability to appropriately collect and store various biospecimens in accordance to specific protocols

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 2 years professional research experience.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PPT) and familiar with data collection management systems (i.e. Qualtrics Redcap)

Strong attention to detail and highly organized.

Ability to work with a team and independently

Experience and comfort in issues related to substance use harm reduction homelessness chronic and/or infectious disease mental health and/or bilingual/bicultural and LGBTQ+ communities.

This position will require working in the community. COVID-19 safety procedures and protocols are in place to minimize risk of exposure. 

Requires standing bending and sitting. Sufficient visual acuity and manual dexterity to use computer keyboard and other common office equipment.

The COBRE on Opioids and Overdose seeks skilled innovative personnel. Personal professional and other lived experiences are invaluable resources that help the COBRE on Opioids and Overdose better serve our communities. 

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

Incumbent functions within the scope of department policies and practices. Refers specific problems/issues to supervisor(s).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: The Miriam Hospital USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Work at office, Shift work,

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