Apply for the Vacancy for Research Study Assistant at Northwestern University. The category of the position is Laboratory and Research.

Job Summary:

Performs biomedical &/or social-behavioral research by administering tests, EEG, interviews, observations &/or questionnaires following protocols; collecting, compiling, tabulating &/or processing responses; gathering information; &/or assisting in the preparation of material for inclusion in reports.

Specific Responsibilities 

Technical

• Recruits study participants.
• Reviews & obtains informed consent.
• Similarly, schedules study visits with participants.
• Conducts interviews.
• Scores test results.
• Likewise, collects survey data.
• Also, reviews medical records.
• Consults with nurses & physicians to determine pretreatment & eligibility requirements of protocol from completion to registration of participants.
• Facilitates communication with key personnel & participants to maintain project study flow.

Administration

• Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting & entering data; &/or preparing basic charts & graphs.
• Furthermore, performs scientific literature searches in support of research.
• Also, completes portions of grant applications &/or documents associated with current local, state, & federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws & research protocols.

Finance

• May process reimbursements for travel expenses.
• Likewise, monitors & distribute petty cash.
• Also, processes invoices &/or purchase requisitions.
• Additionally, coordinates fund distribution among multiple sponsors and clinical sites.

Supervision

• May train other research staff to interview/test participants.

Qualifications for Vacancy for Research Study Assistant 

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Furthermore, must complete NU’s IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a research assistant working with human subjects.
• Also, experience assisting with neuroimaging activities like MRI and EEG.

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Experience with/ comfortable working with small children between the ages of newborn and 5 years of age.
• Likewise, experience administering standardized behavioral assessments, particularly with children.

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