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Posting Details

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:

Unity Healthcare is 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 two NIH-funded studies: The DC Cohort, a longitudinal multi-site study of people with HIV and an efficacy trial within the DC Cohort to test the efficacy of a mHealth platform (PositiveLinks) to improve retention in care and viral suppression among DC Cohort participants. The studies are conducted in partnership with 14 HIV clinical care sites in Washington, DC, and collaborators at the University of Virginia. Unity 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 Unity research team with the overall implementation, coordination, and management of the studies.

Responsibilities Include:

Assisting the site Principal Investigator and research team with day-to-day study coordination and management
Work closely with the UVA PositiveLinks team to master features, reporting, and implementation of PositiveLinks at Unity
Assisting with identifying potential participants, and recruiting and retaining participants for both studies
Collaborate with the GWU and UVA research teams to field technical and non-technical requests/problems and facilitate resolutions
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:

Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Clinical research experience
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
Ability to master Android and iOS mobile platforms
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize and work independently
Detail oriented

Typical Hiring Range

$19.44 - $25.65 How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location:

Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department:

Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH)

Family

Research and Labs

Sub-Family

Field Research

Stream

Service and Support

Level

Level 2

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full time -> FTE 1.00

Hours Per Week:

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Will this job require the employee to work on site?

Yes

Employee Onsite Status

On-campus (in person)

Telework:

Required Background Check

Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only?

Posting Number:

R001933

Job Open Date:

06/05/2023

Job Close Date:

If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

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.

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INDUSTRY

Colleges & Universities

TEAM SIZE

1001-5000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Washington, DC

DATE POSTED

July 20, 2023