Research Assistant I, Per Diem

1. Overall:
* Perform administrative and coordinating duties for innovative NIH-funded research projects.
* Enter research and clinical data into secure databases.
* Help maintain organization of research and clinical records.
* Assist project managers by preparing and distributing meeting materials/handouts.
* Assist project managers in the development of research materials such as grant applications and surveys.
* Conduct internet and library research and construct well-written summaries.
* Assist director and project managers with upkeep of Endnote library and journal and impact factor tracking.
* Assist director and project managers with manuscript and abstract preparation, submission, and publication tracking.
* Assist project managers with study poster and presentation design.
* Assist with scheduling virtual and in-person meetings, often across multiple time zones.
* Assist project managers with audiovisual technology at meetings.

2. Clinical duties and responsibilities:
* Assist the clinical team with narrative review and scheduling.
* Assist with clinic administrative duties and oversight as needed.

3. Project-specific duties and responsibilities:
* Screen, summarize, synthesize, and analyze data from related research.
* Maintain detailed and organized data spreadsheets of collected data for use in publications, posters, and presentations.
* Provide selected data and analysis on request for study collaborators and help to determine which sources of data are a fit for research questions.
* Attend regular study meetings and report back to the team.
* Be responsible for all other organizational and administrative tasks related to our research participants, keeping the Project Manager informed of any issues or challenges, and study successes.
* Assist Project Manager by preparing and distributing meeting materials/handouts and taking meeting minutes.
* Assist with proofreading and developing documents (protocols, consent forms, surveys, etc.).

4. Media:
* Attend regular team media calls and take minutes.
* Assist with developing and revising website content.
* As instructed by the genetic counselor/PI, reach out to patients and research participants for media contact.
* Present website, blog, and newsletter analytics for team review and propose and execute revisions to media strategies.

5. Development:
* Attend regular team development calls and take minutes.
* Create written and visual materials highlighting opportunities for philanthropy.
* Assist with distributing research program updates and donation requests annually.

* Bachelors Degree Required, Master's degree in bioethics, medical sciences, or philosophy preferred
* Training or experience in a clinical or clinical research setting preferred

* High degree of computer literacy: MS Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint
* Careful attention to detail
* Excellent oral/written communication skills
* Sound interpersonal skills
* Excellent organizational skills
* Ability to work independently
* Strong analytical skills and conceptual thinking
* Ability to demonstrate high degree of professionalism
* Maturity and confidence in interacting with participants and research collaborators
* Excellent time management skills
* Ability to prioritize tasks and set deadlines
* Ability to identify problems and develop solutions
* Ability to take initiative and capable of multi-tasking