Research Assistant at The Lundquist Institute

Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field or equivalent. - 1 year experience in health care or human services related fields - Experience in conducting standardized assessments - Experience in working with patients with substance use disorders - Primary care experience preferred. - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as a team member. - Meticulous attention to detail; organized, efficient, and able to handle competing priorities. - Prior research experience and some understanding of research procedures.

Basic Duties and Responsibilities:

· Participant Recruitment: Recruits and screens patients for study eligibility, completing necessary questionnaires, assessments and paperwork.

· Participant Consent: Thoroughly explains the study, reviews all study materials with participants, and obtains informed consent.

· Research Visits: Conducts research interviews at primary care study sites. Conducts participant study visits, including scheduling, coordination with other study team members, and documentation. - Participant Tracking: Tracks participant flow through the study and updates tracking logs in an accurate and timely manner. Contacts

· participants to schedule them for study visits.

· Data Collection and Integrity: Reviews entered data, resolves data queries, and obtains missing information. Documents all data accurately and according to protocol. Confirms that all data entry is complete and correct.

· Documentation: Maintains study files in accordance with federal regulations. Assures that participant and data confidentiality and integrity are maintained.

· Protocol Compliance: Ensures that study activities are carried out in accordance with protocol, including but not limited to participant recruitment and screening, and participant research visits.

· Regulatory: Assists with preparation of research documents for institutional review boards.

· Project operations: Aids with overall project operations, as needed.

· Establishes and maintains positive relationships with participants and study site affiliates.

· Demonstrates a commitment to foster inclusiveness and diversity though interactions and communications with others.

· Effectively communicates study protocol and research goals to study sites and other partners.

· Contributes to and works well with the New York Node and Lead Study team.

· Participates in on-going trainings and keeps abreast of developments in the field. - Performs other duties as assigned.

__Salary: $16.90-$24.00/hr.

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