Research Assistant

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

LOCATION: Lancaster, PA

HOURS: Per diem (16 hours per month)

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general direction of Principal Investigator supports planning and conduct of a research project. Establishes and maintains communication while serving as liaison for project. Adheres to regulatory requirements and follows study protocol. Collects and records data and prepares reports and summaries as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Assists with literature searches and summarization of information for grant proposals, IRB protocols, and/or business plans for specific research projects.
• Assists in the screening for potential research subjects based upon inclusion/exclusion criteria using electronic and manual mechanisms per IRB approved screening processes.
• Supports the informed consent process. Discusses the protocol, including risks, benefits, follow-up requirements, and alternatives with potential participants to obtain informed consent for study enrollment.
• Supports process of enrolling participants in study and records in EHR as appropriate. Manages and maintains enrollment records.
• Collects and manages data under the supervision of the research projects’ primary investigator. This may include data from the electronic medical record system, or from face to face or telephone contact with subjects.
• Maintains research datasets using Excel spreadsheets or systems such as RedCap.
• Prepares reports incorporating complex tables, graphs, and research results.
  
  

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:

• Attends and participates in meetings associated with studies/projects.
• Assists with writing and review of manuscripts for publication.
• Prepares and delivers presentations.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Bachelor’s degree in science related field
• Family and Community Medicine candidates - Bachelor’s degree in science related field or enrollment in Bachelor's program to be completed in next two years.
• Knowledge of Regulatory Guidelines, Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), and the principles of research ethics.
• Experience using computer for information searches, word-processing, and data management (Excel).
  
  

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.