Research Study Assistant

at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Opening Id: 50561

Department: WCAS Psychology
Salary/Grade: NEX/9

Job Summary:

Performs social-behavioral research by administering tests &/or questionnaires following protocols; collecting, compiling, tabulating &/or processing responses; gathering information; &/or assisting in the preparation of material for inclusion in reports. Completes all activities by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all relevant current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB)

This position is a full-time position at 37.5 hours per week and this position works onsite three/four days per week and two/one day(s) remotely during the academic quarters, with the opportunity for more remote work during the summer and breaks between quarters. The target hiring range for this position will be between $33,375-$37,544 per year, which is 17.05-19.18 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This is a one year term position.

Please note: Supervisor provides objectives, detailed deadlines and general instructions. Work is reviewed for technical accuracy and compliance with instructions, practice, policy and procedures. EE meets frequently with supervisor to obtain instructions regarding general phases of work and in some cases as to specific details.

Specific Responsibilities:

Technical

• Recruits study participants.
• Schedules study visits with participants.
• Conducts interviews.
• Facilitates communication with key personnel & participants to maintain project study flow.

Supervision

• May train other research staff to interview/test participants.

Miscellaneous 

Performs other duties as assigned.