Research Assistant (2-year contract)

JOB SUMMARY:
The Research Assistant will assist with management and data collection for a large clinical trial. This temporary, two-year full time role’s responsibilities include telephone survey interviews, data cleaning and analysis, incentive disbursement, communication with research participants, literature review, research findings dissemination, and other duties for successful implementation of the project as needed.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (*ESSENTIAL DUTIES):

• Contact and collect survey data from participants via telephone calls.*
• Serve as point-of-contact and interface with study participants regarding follow-up assessment issues.*
• Manage communication with study participants.
• Manage incentive disbursement, including documentation for auditing purposes.*
• Assist in oversight of data collection process, including regular quality monitoring.
• Analyze data and provide descriptive analysis for ongoing monitoring of data collection.
• Assist in oversight of research protocol and supervision of research participants to ensure adherence to protocol.
• Participate in research findings dissemination, including manuscript preparation and conference abstract submissions.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in telephone interviewing is required and a comfort with connecting with participants via phone is a must.
• Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 1 year of experience in an applied research setting, a plus if experienced in working directly in tobacco control or related area of substance abuse.
• The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors degree in Psychology, Public Health, or related field, with experience and/or training in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills, be experienced working in a research team, and ability to work independently.
• Previous experience with data management using R, SPSS, SAS, Stata, and/or Excel are a plus.
• This job requires excellent organizational skills, experience interacting with a diverse population, and exceptional attention to detail.

This is a temporary, two year full time position that is based in Washington, D.C. with a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office and two telework days.
COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
The salary range for this role is starting at $50,000-$55,000 on a national basis. Individual pay decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to qualifications for the role, relevant work experience, skillset, internal equity, location, and certifications, consistent with applicable law. Salary is just one part of our total rewards package which additionally includes equity, performance bonus for eligible roles, and competitive benefits. 

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume here
OR
mail application materials to:
Human Resources
Attn: Innovations Research Assistant
900 G Street, NW
Fourth Floor
Washington, DC 20001
Fax: (202) 204-5214
No telephone calls please.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability.