Research Specialist 1

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.

Requirements

Job Overview

The Research Assistant (RA), Department of Family Medicine - Georgetown University, supports the conduct of a large, multi-site, randomized controlled trial. Main responsibilities center on the recruitment and enrollment of patients into the study, including outreach and providing information about the study, identifying and prescreening individuals, obtaining informed consent, collecting questionnaires and data, and following patients for the duration of their participation (approximately 2-4 weeks). Most activities will occur at
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

Work Interactions

Running a clinical trial is a time intensive endeavor as it requires close interactions with patients, practicing cl