Job Summary:

The Research Assistant will be working in the Division of Family Planning in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences supporting multiple clinical and translational research projects in reproductive health, including contraception and abortion. Applicants must be motivated, organized, and seeking to learn more about clinical trials. Although the associate will work closely with the Research Coordinator, they must also be capable of performing self-directed tasks. Key responsibilities include research project recruitment, participant scheduling, data management, report preparation, and research visit support.

Essential Duties:

1.      Study Recruitment: Conduct recruitment activities for clinical research projects, such as screening medical records and schedules to identify potentially eligible patients, contacting patients by phone to explain studies in detail, and consenting eligible participants.

2.      Data Collection: Schedule and communicate with participants regarding study activities, prepare research materials, administer surveys, and collect physical measurements. This role may also involve assisting with the handling and processing of human blood samples and accompanying study participants to study procedure locations.

3.    Data Management: Input, organize, and maintain research data in accordance with project protocols and ethical guidelines.

4.    Compliance: Maintain current training in the protection of human research subjects and ensure that research activities comply with institutional,     legal, and ethical requirements.

 5.   Collaboration: Interact professionally and collaboratively with internal contacts, including the Principal Investigator (PI), research assistants, residents, and medical students, as well as with external contacts such as other research teams. Provide assistance with research projects for trainees, including medical students, residents, and fellows.