Research Assistant
Company: George Washington University
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION Job Description Summary: Founded in
1824, the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is the
11th oldest medical school in the country and the first in the
nation's capital. Since its establishment, the school has been at
the forefront of medical education and has grown to include highly
ranked programs in the health and biomedical sciences. With dozens
of top-tier residency programs, SMHS is a competitive and esteemed
destination for medical school graduates across the country. Find
out more here: . The George Washington University School of
Medicine and Health Sciences (GWU SMHS) is located in Washington,
DC. One key focus of the GWU SMHS is to perform clinical
translational research for neglected tropical diseases. Our goal is
to examine the utility of repurposing therapies for use in viral
diseases such as dengue, zika, chikungunya and COVID.Located at the
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health
Sciences, the Research Assistant will assist the Principal
Investigator (PI) with the clinical trials at GW and in
Barranquilla, Colombia. This research support position contributes
to research/development by assisting with experiments in a
controlled laboratory setting. The core responsibilities of this
position include assisting with data collection and administration
of experimental procedures and assisting with administrative
aspects of preparing manuscripts for publication. This position may
perform some lab maintenance duties as a secondary function. This
role typically works under immediate supervision, and the primary
job functions do not require exercising independent judgment. This
person will generate different reports from the data management
system REDCap and assist with human samples of clinical trials of
experimental therapies for infectious diseases and their
complications that may include chikungunya, dengue, and Zika. This
role supports the Colombian clinical site in the daily operations
of the clinical trials including staff, REDCap database reporting
and quality control.Responsibilities Include:
- Assists the PI with the day-to-day report generation from
REDCap in English and Spanish.
- Assists the PI in the development of a quality system
integrating all clinical trial functions and data reporting in
REDCap.
- Assists the PI with the tracking of the project and study
timelines in program management software,
- Assists the PI with the compilation and analysis of clinical
trial data and the day-to-day coordination of study participants
visits and procedures related to ongoing studies.
- Serves as the liaison with all appropriate research units
(e.g., Clinical Immunology Laboratories at GW and at Colombian
partner sites that may include the Global Disease Research
Foundation Colombia, Universidad Libre and Clinica de la Costa) to
assist the PI with the conduct of the trials in English and
Spanish.
- Assists the PI with the research methods, procedures, and
techniques based on established objectives.
- Assists the PI with the sample biobanking, human sample
shipping and with the protein assays. Performs other related duties
as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the
supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the
position. Minimum Qualifications: Qualified candidates will hold a
BA/BS in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the
start date of the position. Additional Required
Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong understanding of Human Subjects Protections, Good
Clinical Practice (GCP), International Conference on Harmonization
(ICH) guidelines, and relevant regulatory requirements in Colombia
and United States.
- Excellent communication skills, including complete proficiency
in written and spoken English and Spanish.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel Word, PowerPoint, and
REDCap.
- Knowledge of Medical terminology and clinical trials.
- Prefer Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP or
Society of Clinical Research Associates SOCRA) certification. ACRP
certification can be completed at The George Washington University
during employment as well.
- Clinical laboratory competency for biobanking and cytokine
multiplexing. Typical Hiring Range $20.01 - $26.39 How is pay for
new employees determined at GW? II. POSITION INFORMATION Campus
Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. College/School/Department:
School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) Family Research and
Labs Sub-Family Laboratory Research Stream Service and Support
Level Level 2 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time -> FTE 1.00 Hours
Per Week: 40 Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes Employee
Onsite Status On-campus (in person) Telework: Required Background
Check Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications
Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender
Registry Search Special Instructions to Applicants: Employer will
not sponsor for employment Visa status Internal Applicants Only? No
Posting Number: R002122 Job Open Date: 02/09/2024 Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position
funded until: Background Screening Successful Completion of a
Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. EEO
Statement: The university is an Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully
discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Keywords: George Washington University, Arlington , Research Assistant, Other , Washington, Virginia
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