JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Recruits, screens, identifies, contacts, and interviews participants to obtain data for assigned research projects.
- Interviews may be conducted in person, in a clinical setting, the subject's residence, or by telephone.
- Coordinates the data collection process.
- May abstract data from the participant's medical record.
- Schedules appointments, obtains consent forms, explains the study to the participant and collects data.
- May observe participants and record results of observation through written documentation or video recording.
- Edits completed questionnaires for completeness, legibility and accuracy.
- Follows up with participants to obtain missing data or clarify existing data.
- Designs forms, worksheets and study questionnaires.
- May code and enter data into a database.
- Compiles data and produces reports to be used for analysis of research findings.
- May monitor blood pressure and heart rate and may take vital signs and height/weight measurements.
- May collect blood, saliva, or urine samples from participants and prepare them for laboratory testing.
- Provides direction to others engaged in the interviewing process.
- Maintains required record-keeping.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:
The candidate will be responsible for recruiting/scheduling research participants, completing research visits (data collection) onsite, entering data into the Research Electronic Data Capture (Redcap) system promptly and efficiently, placing/retrieving study equipment, and submitting participant incentive request. They will conduct study visits with participants in a clinical setting which entail administering questionnaires, coordinating the collection of physical measurements and required study specimen, instructing participants on the sleep monitor equipment and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring/ensuring proper application and comfort. They will conduct research study visits in a designated space onsite, which will occur in the morning and afternoon. The candidate is expected to have experience with adhering to research study protocols with an emphasis on ensuring data integrity. The candidate will accurately collect and record research data under the direction of Dr. Tené Lewis or project manager. They will be responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining study equipment. They will also be in charge of emailing the sleep and blood sample reports to participants after the completion of the study visit.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of administrative support, customer service or other related experience which includes one year of interviewing experience.
- Data entry experience.
- Positions that require drawing blood require completion of a phlebotomy training program.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience recruiting and enrolling Black or African American adults in research studies
- Live in metro-Atlanta area
- 2 years research experience
- High level of attention to detail for accurate data collection, documentation, and protocol adherence
- Ability to identify issues, troubleshoot problems, and propose effective solutions in the context of clinical research
- Comfort and professionalism in interacting with study participants, obtaining informed consent, and conducting study visits
- Highly organized
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Reliable transportation
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.