Clinical Research Program Assistant

The Department of Medicine within the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences seeks a Research Program Assistant. In this role as a Research Program Assistant you will work under the direction of the Primary Investigator with recruitment, retention, data entry and collection.

Job Duties / Responsibilities:

Recruitment and Retention

• Under the direction of the principal investigator, assist in enrolling patients in educational and social intervention research studies. Contact patients as required after initial contact to obtain additional information.
• Generate letters and mailers to prospective participants to share information on the study and/or study participants.
• Assist with maintaining contact with enrolled participant to ensure retention through texts, mailers, and phone calls.
• Compile outreach packets, recruitment flyers, mailings, and specimen collection kits when needed.

Data Collection for Research Studies

• Under the direction of the principal investigator assist in performing patient screenings, initial visits, and follow-up visits.
• Assist with maintaining research logs and providing study updates to principal investigators on a regular basis.
• Order and maintain log of gift card/incentive cards to be distributed to study participants.
• Follow all Sponsor and IRB’s policies and HIPAA regulations.

Support Department of Medicine research efforts

• Attend and participate in all assigned meetings and study activities.
• All other duties as assigned.

About the University at Buffalo

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Learn more:

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in science or public health field

Preferred Qualifications

Our University Community

Physical Demands

Driving Requirements

This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

$43,320 - $53,000

Additional Salary Information

The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

Work Hours

40

Campus

As Assigned

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Is a background check required for this posting?

No

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