Under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator the Project Manager and Manager of Research Administration conduct specific research protocols associated with assigned research projects. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age and culture specific needs of the participants.

Assists with administrative and study management tasks such as preparation of project protocols and intervention and assessment materials

Conducts research protocols in conjunction with project staff. For example assists with recruiting and enrolling eligible participants using online and community-based recruitment strategies.

Assists in conducting participant visits. Administers assessments as needed at the WCDRC Lifespan hospital sites or via home visits/community visits if necessary.

Maintains documentation of data collection and assist with data management. Collects research data by accurately completing/coding all visit forms and documenting activities as directed. Maintains accurate study records ensuring and respecting confidentiality.

Assists with qualitative research tasks including transcribing and coding qualitative interviews

Scores codes and enters data into computer database.

Functions as an independent RA making independent judgments when speaking to individuals assessing needs for services and making referrals. Maintain study policy and report any decisions back to supervisor(s).

Implements appropriate activities for retention of study participants and follow-up procedures as directed. Schedules own appointments and maintains calendar.

Maintains and completes all paperwork forms and logs associated with study protocol. Tracks necessary data regarding participant adherence and outcomes of health risk behaviors.

Participates in ongoing maintenance evaluation and development of study protocol. Suggests improvements to data control instruments and measurement instruments where appropriate. Reports to Project Manager problems encountered in performing assigned activities suggesting solutions to those problems. Works with the Project Manager to maximize the ease of the study administration subject recruitment and follow-up.

Maintains project and hospital policies regarding confidentiality.

Attends regularly scheduled supervision team meetings conference calls and program meetings as required by supervisor(s).

Works collaboratively with study staff at the Miriam Hospital and external facilities.

Maintains quality assurance safety environmental and infection control in accordance with established hospital and department policies procedures and objectives.

Position requires flexible scheduling to accommodate program needs.

Performs other related duties as required.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Bachelor�s Degree.

Basic computer knowledge i.e. being able to navigate through PC software typing/word processing and completing spreadsheet/data entry.

Strong organizational skills

Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

Bilingual in Spanish/English is preferred but not required.

EXPERIENCE:

Prior research experience particularly focused in the areas of psychology social sciences medicine or computer science is appreciated.

Prior experience with technology (wearable devices smartphone apps participant tracking systems data analysis software using websites) is preferred but not required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.