Research Study Assistant

Department: MED-Preventive Medicine
Salary/Grade: NEX/9

The target hiring range for this position will be between $17.05 per hour -$21.31 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Job Summary

The Exercise and Health Lab at Northwestern University - Chicago Campus is looking for individuals with a passion for science and medicine for a full-time research position. Our interdisciplinary research is focused on using technology to understand the determinants and health outcomes of physical activity participation, designing and testing innovation technology-supported physical activity promotion interventions and the translation of this research into practice primarily in cancer survivors. Research assistants assist in the day-to-day operations of the study including study material development, participant recruitment and retention, data collection, entry and management, participant coaching calls, and technology management and troubleshooting.

This is a great opportunity for post-undergraduate students interested in eventually applying for medical or graduate school. Desired qualifications include: good communication, writing and interpersonal skills, passion for health and fitness, ability to work well with others, detail-oriented, and the ability to work independently and as part of team. Priority will be given to individuals with prior human subjects research experience and a background in: cancer survivorship, kinesiology, exercise science, nutrition, psychology, public health, medicine, communications, or a related field. There is potential for opportunities to co-author abstract and manuscripts. Please visit our website https://labs.feinberg.northwestern.edu/exercise-health/index.html or contact Hannah Freeman at hannah.freeman@northwestern.edu or Dr. Siobhan Phillips at smphillips@northwestern.edu for more information,.

Specific Responsibilities:

Technical

• Recruits study participants.
• Reviews & obtains informed consent.
• Schedules study visits with participants.
• Conducts interviews.
• Scores test results.
• Collects survey data.
• 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.
• Performs scientific literature searches in support of research.
• 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.
• Monitors & distribute petty cash.
• Processes invoices &/or purchase requisitions.
• Coordinates fund distribution among multiple sponsors and clinical sites.

Supervision

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

Miscellaneous

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated report writing skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within a research team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and the proven ability to liaise with key stakeholders.
• Proven high level organizational skills and ability to manage and prioritize workload and to meet deadlines.
• Sound skills in Microsoft Office Suite and statistical packages

Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience)

• Prior research experience at an undergraduate level or above.

Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

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We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

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