Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Research Assistant I Job Opening in Fort Belvoir, Virginia - All About Us
The Research Assistant provides assistance to the Principal Investigator and Study Team coordinating research activities that may include recruiting research participants, data collection and management and other research activities as assigned. The RA will assist with report generation and project close-out support.
All About The Role
Principle duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Adheres to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), infection control procedures and rules and regulations pertaining to the research site
Assist with self-reporting baseline assessment measures
Assist with administrative logistics including consenting research participants, data collection, and scheduling
Executes, maintains research study to include data collection
Prepares research subjects (animal or human) for research study
Manages study documentation to include accurate and timely filing
Prepares progress reports
Complies with all the rules and regulations as applicable to assigned duty station
Documents all correspondence and communication pertinent to the research
Interacts and communicates effectively with study and site personnel, research participants, The Geneva Foundation and the study sponsor
Promotes safety and confidentiality of research participants at all times
Creates and adheres to a data quality and quality assurance plan
Assists with the initial coding and data entry of structured questionnaires and data collection tools, when applicable
Demonstrates proficiency in performing basic study related procedures as required
Maintains and updates files of all applicable regulatory documentation for IACUC or IRB (including protocols, approvals, amendments, modifications, etc.) as well as any communications with the sponsor or any other Federal or regulatory office (including prior approvals, change in scope, etc.)
Schedules and attends regular team meetings
Maintains and promotes Geneva?s core values of Integrity, Superior Service to Customers, Quality, Teamwork, Innovation, and Respect for All
Possesses a working knowledge of The Geneva Foundation?s Employee Handbook, User?s Guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as applicable
Remains accessible and accountable at all times during work hours and collects messages at least twice daily
Returns telephone messages within 24 hours of receipt; return email messages in a timely manner as appropriate
Complies with the dress code of The Geneva Foundation and assigned duty station
Promotes positive, professional relationships with co-workers and The Geneva Foundation
All About You
Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience required
1 year experience in research preferred
Non-profit, research, or healthcare experience desired
Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication
Must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive, friendly and professional demeanor
Must be flexible with changing priorities and able to communicate in a diplomatic and professional manner
Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office Software
Familiarity with medical terminology, medications, laboratory tests, and abbreviations commonly used in patient medical charts
Job Type: Full-time
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