Research Specialist 1

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Requirements

Job Overview

The Research Assistant (RA), Department of Family Medicine - Georgetown University, supports the conduct of a large, multi-site, randomized controlled trial. Main responsibilities center on the recruitment and enrollment of patients into the study, including outreach and providing information about the study, identifying and prescreening individuals, obtaining informed consent, collecting questionnaires and data, and following patients for the duration of their participation (approximately 2-4 weeks). Most activities will occur at
primary and urgent care offices in the greater metro area.

Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Recruit, enroll, and facilitate informed consent with study participants and collaborating practices by
  conducting proactive outreach to eligible patients and clinic staff; prescreening individuals against
  inclusion/exclusion criteria; clearly explaining study purpose, procedures, risks, and benefits;
  obtaining and documenting informed consent in compliance with IRB and regulatory requirements;
  and maintaining strong working relationships with participating practices to support consistent
  enrollment.
  ●Travel frequently to community-based primary and urgent care clinics throughout the greater
  metropolitan area to conduct on-site recruitment and study activities; independently coordinate travel
  schedules and logistics; and ensure all travel-related expenses comply with Georgetown University
  and sponsor cost principles, reimbursement policies, and applicable funding regulations.

• ●Supervise and provide on-site leadership to a team of undergraduate research assistants, particularly
  in off-campus clinical settings; serve as the primary point of contact for operational questions and
  issue resolution; provide real-time guidance to ensure professionalism, protocol adherence, and
  effective patient engagement.
  ●Delegate, coordinate, and oversee student assignments, schedules, and travel logistics, ensuring
  appropriate staffing coverage tailored to the workflow, patient volume, and operational needs of each
  clinic site; proactively adjust staffing plans to maintain continuity of study operations.
  ●Monitor and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of data entry performed by
  undergraduate team members, conducting routine data audits and quality checks; provide corrective
  feedback and retraining as needed to maintain data integrity and compliance with study standards.
  ●Adhere strictly to the approved study protocol and all applicable regulations, including institutional
  policies, site-specific standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), IRB
  requirements, HIPAA guidelines, and sponsor expectations; ensure all study activities are conducted
  ethically and in full regulatory compliance.
  ●Perform day-to-day operational activities that support the overall progress of the study, including
  preparation of screening and enrollment reports; administration and collection of study questionnaires
  and clinical data; routine quality assurance reviews; coordination and tracking of study interventions;
  management and inventory of laboratory and study supplies; and delivery of ongoing training to
  undergraduate team members to ensure consistent and high-quality study execution

Work Interactions

Running a clinical trial is a time intensive endeavor as it requires close interactions with patients, practicing clinicians, subcontractors and multiple university personnel. The RA will work closely with the PC to respond to emails, phone calls and meetings. The RA will need to have a personal phone that GU covers expenses or a GU issued cell phone. Activities performed by the RA will directly support the progress of the projects. RA may need training on various GU applications, such as Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap), to record project activities. The RA serves as the main study contact at a number of primary and urgent care offices clinics, with diverse patient populations and previous research experience. Strong interprofessional skills and ability to adapt to different clinic workflows and patients are essential. On occasion, RA should be able to accommodate alternative working hours during high-volume periods, seasonal patterns of respiratory illness, student breaks, and when necessary to minimize barriers to participation. Since the majority of recruitment activities will be conducted off-campus, the RA will need to exercise discretion and independent judgment, especially when scheduling and interacting with clinic personnel.

The RA will report directly to the PC and PI. The RA will frequently interact with other members of the research team, site teams and the data coordinating center (DCC) at MedStar Health Research Institute (MHRI). The RA will attend bi-weekly team and project meetings, and educational/training on topics in clinical research.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health or science-related field is preferred but not required.

• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required

• Upon hire, RA will be required to complete and maintain the required training certifications for research study personnel, including human subjects protection, HIPAA and ICH Good Clinical Practice.

• Knowledge of research methods is a plus

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills

• Must be comfortable working independently and in the community

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website:https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$41,926.00 - $65,090.00

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.