Research Assistant

SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator and the Senior Research Project Director, the Research Assistant (RA) will conduct specific assigned research and programmatic activities associated with various clinical and public health projects. Projects will include those related to HIV prevention, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and substance use. The RA will interact directly with patients and may also provide services include working with the individual to overcome common barriers in the healthcare system such as applying for financial assistance, addressing costnsurance concerns, providing transportation vouchers, or addressing other barriers to engaging in STI care and substance use or mental health treatment.The RA will work to support clinical and community-based activities in concordance with statewide efforts to reduce HIV and STI incidence, including prevention, detection, and retention in care. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: The RAs duties may include, but not be limited to:Assisting with data entry and ensuring quality of information collected for research, including management of protected health information (PHI) in accordance with hospital policy and state and federal law;Working independently as well as in collaboration with a diverse research and clinical team, completing various administrative and grants-related tasks with keen attention to detail, and navigating within a large, interdisciplinary hospital-based system;Contributing to the preparation of human subjects research protocols for Institutional Review Board (IRB) review, working in compliance with IRB policies, as well as preparing manuscripts for peer reviewed publications;Engaging in direct patient care, including: recruiting for research studies and clinical programs, administering research surveys and interventions, and assisting with STI/PrEP navigation. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree required; academic concentration in biology, public health, psychology, sociology, or related field preferred. Masters degree preferred.Basic computer knowledge and ability to navigate PC software, i.e., proficiency in typing/word processing, utilizing spreadsheets for data management, and data entry required; familiarity with building and managing REDCap databases preferred.Excellent ability to gather and synthesize complex information, strong writing skills and demonstrated attention to detail required.Strong personal initiative as a self-starter required, including demonstrated ability to work independently and motivation to learn and comfort interfacing with STI clinic patients.Scientific or empirical knowledge of HIV and STIs, as well as substance use treatment.EXPERIENCE:Prior research experience, preferably in public health or related fields, strongly preferred. white-space:pre Interviewing and surveying experience preferred.Experience in academic writing and biostatistics preferred.Meaningful experience participating in and serving communities of color, LGBTQ and transgender communities, and other structurally oppressed populations; strong interpersonal skills with diverse populations.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Able to function in an office environment. Requires walking, navigation of stairs, and standing intermittently throughout the day. Sufficient visual acuity and manual dexterity to use computer and other common equipment.INDEPENDENT ACTION:Performs independently within the Departments policies and practices. Meets regularly with supervisor for guidance and support.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:None. Pay Range: $40,725.05-$67,199.50 EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location: 1125 N Main Street - N/A Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Work Type: M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Work Shift: Day Daily Hours: 8 hours Driving Required: No As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. 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