Northwestern University
Research Study Assistant (Ophthalmology)
Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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MED-OphthalmologySalary/Grade:
NEX/9Job Summary:Performs biomedical &/or social-behavioral research by administering tests &/or questionnaires following protocols; collecting, compiling, tabulating &/or processing responses; gathering information; &/or assisting in the preparation of material for inclusion in reports. Completes all activities by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all relevant current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).Provides support for technical and administrative tasks related to Department of Ophthalmology clinical trials and collaboration studies with external departments. EE will work closely with Clinical Research Coordinators on study enrollment, data entry, documentation, etc. EE will be trained to perform BCVA (Best Corrected Visual Acuity) tests and to operate specialized imaging equipment used in ophthalmic research studies.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.Finance:May process reimbursements for travel expenses.Monitors & distribute petty cash.Processes invoices &/or purchase requisitions.Miscellaneous:Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications: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.Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years.Target hiring range for this position will be between $17.05 -$23.98 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.
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MED-OphthalmologySalary/Grade:
NEX/9Job Summary:Performs biomedical &/or social-behavioral research by administering tests &/or questionnaires following protocols; collecting, compiling, tabulating &/or processing responses; gathering information; &/or assisting in the preparation of material for inclusion in reports. Completes all activities by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all relevant current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).Provides support for technical and administrative tasks related to Department of Ophthalmology clinical trials and collaboration studies with external departments. EE will work closely with Clinical Research Coordinators on study enrollment, data entry, documentation, etc. EE will be trained to perform BCVA (Best Corrected Visual Acuity) tests and to operate specialized imaging equipment used in ophthalmic research studies.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.Finance:May process reimbursements for travel expenses.Monitors & distribute petty cash.Processes invoices &/or purchase requisitions.Miscellaneous:Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications: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.Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years.Target hiring range for this position will be between $17.05 -$23.98 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.
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