Sr Research Assistant Job at Lifespan, Providence, RI

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  • Lifespan
  • Providence, RI

Job Description

Summary:

Under general supervision but following established policies and procedures performs scientific investigative research in areas related to patient care. Research literature in the field participates in the design of experimental protocols and develops new procedures to carry out established research objectives. Helps conduct qualitative interviews enrollment of patients for clinical trial collects and analyzes data using statistical methodology. May assist in writing presentations and papers for publication based on the research performed.

 

Responsibilities:

Conducts experiments according to established protocols and research methodology.

Participates in the design of experimental protocols to achieve the scientific objectives of the research project.

Develops research methodologies within the parameters of experimental protocols and research objectives to allow quantitative and qualitative evaluation and interpretation of data obtained.

Gathers tabulates graphs develop explanatory charts and analyzes data using statistical methodology. May use computer programming to assist in the data analysis.

Participates in the interpretation of the results of experiences through conferences with supervisor and other researchers to review data compared to hypothesis and research methodology in instances of inexplicable data.

Reviews all literature pertaining to research being conducted in the scientific area of interest.

May assist in writing presentations and papers for publications based on research performed.

Assists with administrative tasks including IRB applications and reports maintaining trial participant screening and enrollment records maintaining appropriate historical record-keeping and scientific decision-making documentation taking lab meeting minutes and other tasks as needed. Completes required paperwork and assists in preparing research progress reports on all studies.

 

Other information:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

 

Bachelor�s Degree in Biological Sciences with 2-3 years progressively more responsible related experience preferred.

A working knowledge of statistics computer programming and research methodology preferred. Meaningful experience working with incarcerated formerly incarcerated individuals or marginalized populations highly desired; strong interpersonal skills with diverse populations.

Demonstrates advanced competence with various software programs such as Word Excel and PowerPoint.

Demonstrates familiarity with nVivo deDoose R and/or Stata preferred. Willingness to learn essential.

Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented collaborative environment is essential.

Creative thinker with the ability to troubleshoot issues quickly and effectively.

Possess excellent interpersonal skills and has the ability to exercise a high degree of initiative judgment and discretion and to work effectively and collaboratively.

Can conform to shifting priorities demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Exhibits flexibility during times of change.

Good communication regarding needs to be successful in the role will be necessary.

EXPERIENCE:

Two to three years� experience in the particular research field.

Note: A holistic approach will be taken to assessing a combination of education research experience and related work and practice experience that indicates an ability to perform successfully in the role. Diverse applicants (including those with lived experience) will be given full consideration and are encouraged to apply.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Normal office environment. Partial remote work will be feasible. Some travel to out of state study sites may be possible but not required. Residency in or near Rhode Island highly desirable for good order efficiency of the work which may require frequent presence at local study sites.

 

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

Performs independently within the department�s policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to the supervisor when clarification of the departmental policies and procedures are required.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Provides functional guidance to other research staff or students/trainees as necessary.

 

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

 

Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence

 

Work Type: Full Time

 

Shift: Shift 1

 

Union: Non-Union

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Traineeship, Local area, Shift work,

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