Research Assistant

The Research Assistant (RA) provides support and assists the Research and Evaluation functional unit in the conduct of novel research and evaluation projects. The RA performs a variety of technical, analytical, and administrative duties both independently and under general supervision in execution of various scientific, medical, clinical, evaluation investigations. The RA works closely with team members to ensure project milestones and goals are reached while maintaining flexibility, as appropriate, to meet changing needs and requirements.

This position requires a flexible and solutions-oriented individual who is capable of delving into projects to support aggressive team goals.

Role and Responsibilities:

1. Assists with the development of study materials, protocols, and assessments

2. Develops procedures that are aligned with study protocols ensuring data quality assurance and regulatory compliance

3. Conducts chart reviews of electronic medical records and prepares documentation for data entry

4. Performs data extraction from medical record review and inputs into a centralized database

5. Provides reports of the agency’s evaluation activities, including incident reports and corrective active plan management

6. Provides support and assistance in data collection, analysis, and distribution of performance dashboards to assess key performance indicators

7. Performs quantitative data tracking, cleaning and management tasks

8. Assists auditors with quality assurance data checks

Qualifications, experience and skills:

• Master’s degree
• Preferred 2 years of research or evaluation experience, preferably in the areas of substance use, HIV, health care delivery, and patient support services
• Must demonstrate cultural competency in working with diverse patient populations
• Must be well organized, have excellent writing skills, and be able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work plans appropriately,
• Ability to take direction and work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Vacation, personal, and sick leave
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Pension & retirement plan
• Short & long-term disability
• Life insurance
• AFLAC
• Pet Insurance

Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• National Health Service Corp Loan Repayment

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

START is an equal-opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. START encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.

START undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions.

We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact: engagement at startny.org ~Correspondence sent to this email address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed. Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how to apply.