Research Assistant

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

Feb 14, 2025

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:	There are fourteen clinical sites working with the Department of Epidemiology in the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University ( GWU) to assist the department in conducting the NIH-funded study: The DC Cohort, a longitudinal multi-site study of people both living with and at higher risk of acquiring HIV in Washington, DC. GWU is seeking a Research Assistant (RA) to assist in the conduct of these studies including assisting with participant recruitment and data capture and assisting the Site Principal Investigator and clinical research team with the overall implementation, coordination and management of the study and related substudies. Responsibilities Include: Assisting the Site Principal Investigator and research team with day-to-day study coordination and management Assisting with identifying potential participants, and recruit and retain participants for the DC Cohort and related substudies Perform regular data quality checks and ensure protocol compliance and assist in technical issues Maintain all site-specific study documents, including informed consent forms, regulatory binders and other relevant study materials Perform 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:	Position requires fluent spanish.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:	Strong data management and computer skills Experience working with research databases like Microsoft Excel, REDCap, and ACCESS Experience working with patients and/or research participants Experience with the clinical aspects of HIV disease or conduct of HIV research Strong organizational skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to prioritize and work independently Detail oriented

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location:	Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:	Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH)
Family
Sub-Family
Stream
Level
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Hours Per Week:	40
Hiring Range	21.55
Work Schedule:	Monday - Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm
Position Designation:
Telework:	No
Required Background Check:	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Position Type:
Posting Number:	T000837
Job Open Date:	02/11/2025
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled:	Yes
Applicant Review Will Commence On:
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.