Genetics Research Study Associate

Case Western Reserve University, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Campus, ILLINOIS
Job Type: FullTime

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Working under limited supervision of the Genetics Research Study Associate 4 (Research Operations Manager) and the principal investigator, the Genetics Research Study Associate 2 (Research Assistant 3) will coordinate the ascertainment and enrollment of the research studies to which they are assigned. The associate will work closely with the principal investigator to implement research methodologies for the ascertainment, recruitment, and enrollment of study participants for the human genetics research studies. Familiarity with the Amish community is essential.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

  • Coordinate and carry out complex research assignments of a non-routine nature. Coordinate research activities for the ascertainment, recruitment, and enrollment of study participants for the human genetics research studies in their area. Work closely with other genetics research study associates who work on the same study. Contact and enroll participants in the genetic studies to which they are assigned. Travel to enroll participants at their homes and their exam locations. Utilizing a high degree of skill and training, ascertain and enroll participants which requires sensitivity and experience working with the Amish population. Obtain and review family and medical histories and perform study-specific exams. Identify, obtain, and review appropriate medical records.   (65%)
  • Identify individuals to be enrolled and maintain a method of keeping track of those eligible for enrollment. Enter study-specific data into the research database. Maintain accurate numbers of enrollments. Create and maintain complete research files and comprehensive databases, including consent forms, demographics, family, and medical history forms as well as all other study-specific forms. Prepare regular research updates (i.e., newsletters) for study participants if required.  (25%)

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    NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

  • Travel to Case Western Reserve University as needed to work directly with the principal investigator(s) and study team. Attend regular research meetings via Zoom. Make recommendations for the design and implementation of the ascertainment, recruitment, and enrollment of study participants for the human genetics research studies to which they are assigned.  (3%)
  • Utilizing a high degree of skill and training, evaluate and develop new protocols for recruitment, ascertainment, and enrollment of participants. (2%)
  • Participate in research group meetings and communicate with genetics research study associate III and principal investigators to ensure that work on the studies is being performed as needed and expected. Maintain open communication/collaboration between departments and other areas. Maintain open communication with physicians and office staff participating in the studies in the community. (3%)
  • May serve as author or co-author on research publications. (1%)
  • Provide training regarding enrollment and data entry procedures for others who work with the studies. May supervise students and technicians. Perform other duties as assigned.  (1%)

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    CONTACTS

    Contact daily with Research Operations Manager and/or other ascertainment team members, contact as needed with principal investigator, and ongoing contact with staff, faculty, postdocs, and study participants.

    University: Contact as needed with purchasing, human resources, space and facilities planning, environmental health, safety/contact, Research Administration, IRB, and Sponsored Projects Accounting.

    External: Contact as needed with vendors and collaborators at other universities, institutions, and industry.

    Students: On-going contact with students as needed for project data sharing.

     

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

    May supervise students and technicians.

     

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Experience: 3 to 5 years of professional work experience required.  Experience with interaction with participants is key and familiarity with IRB/HIPPA strongly preferred.  

    Education: Bachelor of Science degree required.

     

    REQUIRED SKILLS 

  • Ensure compliance with IRB-approved protocols.
  • Ability to communicate methods, concepts, and study designs concisely and effectively to all groups as appropriate, relevant, and indicated.
  • Effective and professional interpersonal skills and demonstrated expertise and strong leadership skills in team-oriented environments.
  • Maintain a level of confidentiality commensurate with the nature of involvement with study participants, medical records, and other sensitive HIPAA, demographic, and family history information.
  • Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated willingness to be hands-on and proactive.
  • Ability to multitask, work independently, and set own priorities, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively with internal and external colleagues and collaborators. Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face.
  • Ability to meet consistent attendance.

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    WORKING CONDITIONS

    Normal office environment and equipment. Travel for enrollment ranges between 20 to 80 percent of the time for this position depending on various factors and will vary from time to time.

    In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity.  Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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    Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.  Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation.  Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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