Data Assistant

Description:

Position performs a variety of database and clerical duties of a routine and technical nature in support of clinical research/trials to ensure all data are processed, entered, and cleaned according to research specific guidelines.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Receives and logs forms/materials used in clinical research, performs entry and back-up of data and makes recommendations for improvements of guidelines. Maintains research data files/participant charts and online research database (REDCap).
• Performs simple database changes as directed by Research Coordinator or PI; generates reports and accurately completes all necessary paperwork, documentation, and potentially literature reviews as requested for progress reports, manuscript and abstract submissions.
• Uses knowledge of the data/database to assist in evaluating study results, developing hypotheses and appropriate testing, performing basic statistical analyses, and generating publishable figures of results.
• Handles routine calls and routes phone messages, study subject questions and telephone communications to appropriate personnel; performs other duties as assigned.