Job Description

Overview Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Research Assistant will be responsible for the day-to-day completion of tasks necessary for the success of an assigned research project or set of related projects. Responsibilities A day in the life of a Research Assistant at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: Identifies potential participants, schedules screening and enrollment, obtains consent, administers measurement protocols, and completes activities related to ensuring participant retention, with oversight. Assists with administrative aspects of coordinating activities with other funded sites. Monitors well-being of research participants through measures and interactions with participants, notifying study staff of participants who appear to be impaired or distressed so that proper steps can be taken. Assists with entering and managing data, performing routine data quality assurance procedures, and helping resolve discrepancies, with oversight. Performs background research for manuscripts, publications, and research projects. Maintain bibliographies and a database of important articles and manuscripts. Assists in preparing and organizing study records, scheduling meetings, preparing and distributing meeting minutes. Assists with payment, tracking, and documentation of patient study incentives. Assists with IRB approvals and paperwork. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior. Qualifications Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience plus High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), GED equivalent programs, and/or other Vocational degrees/certificates. Experience with human subjects research. Ability to make good administrative/procedural decisions and judgments. Ability to work independently to plan, organize and prioritize multiple tasks. Knowledge of research methods and topical content of assigned study. Ability to deal effectively and professionally with persons ranging from leaders of national organizations, senior faculty, fellow RAs and patients. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Starting Minimum Rate Minimum rate of $21.73 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hackensack Meridian Health

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Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Apprenticeship, Work experience placement, Work at office, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift

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