Research Specialist 1

Requirements

• Job Overview
• primary and urgent care offices in the greater metro area.
• Additional duties include, but are not limited to:
• Recruit, enroll, and facilitate informed consent with study participants and collaborating practices by
• conducting proactive outreach to eligible patients and clinic staff; prescreening individuals against
• inclusion/exclusion criteria; clearly explaining study purpose, procedures, risks, and benefits;
• obtaining and documenting informed consent in compliance with IRB and regulatory requirements;
• and maintaining strong working relationships with participating practices to support consistent
• enrollment.
• Travel frequently to community-based primary and urgent care clinics throughout the greater
• metropolitan area to conduct on-site recruitment and study activities; independently coordinate travel
• schedules and logistics; and ensure all travel-related expenses comply with Georgetown University
• and sponsor cost principles, reimbursement policies, and applicable funding regulations.
• Supervise and provide on-site leadership to a team of undergraduate research assistants , particularly
• in off-campus clinical settings; serve as the primary point of contact for operational questions and
• issue resolution; provide real-time guidance to ensure professionalism, protocol adherence, and
• effective patient engagement.
• Delegate, coordinate, and oversee student assignments, schedules, and travel logistics , ensuring
• appropriate staffing coverage tailored to the workflow, patient volume, and operational needs of each
• clinic site; proactively adjust staffing plans to maintain continuity of study operations.
• Monitor and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of data entry performed by
• undergraduate team members , conducting routine data audits and quality checks; provide corrective
• feedback and retraining as needed to maintain data integrity and compliance with study standards.
• Adhere strictly to the approved study protocol and all applicable regulations , including institutional
• policies, site-specific standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), IRB
• requirements, HIPAA guidelines, and sponsor expectations; ensure all study activities are conducted
• ethically and in full regulatory compliance.
• Perform day-to-day operational activities that support the overall progress of the study , including
• preparation of screening and enrollment reports; administration and collection of study questionnaires
• and clinical data; routine quality assurance reviews; coordination and tracking of study interventions;
• management and inventory of laboratory and study supplies; and delivery of ongoing training to
• undergraduate team members to ensure consistent and high-quality study execution
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Additional Information

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

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