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Research Assistant, Temporary

Georgetown University
Washington, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Jun 2025
💰 $36,000/yr($32,000/yr$36,000/yr)

About the role

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

The Research Assistant, a term position, and will be filled by a high school student. Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Assist the Center in administrative duties, such as filing and assisting with FDA audit readiness tasks.

  • Observe the monthly HD CERC Clinics and IRB approved clinical trials visits.

  • Observe clinic and study visits.

Work Interactions

This position will interact daily with the Center’s research team, monthly with the Center clinical staff, and regularly with the clinical research unit staff. The Research Assistant will report to the Senior Research Manager. The purpose is to provide an educational experience for undergraduate students while providing the Center with necessary administrative help.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED

  • The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, have excellent communication skills, and have an interest in neurodegenerative diseases

  • Ability to use discretion and compassion while listening to questions about suicide, behavior and mood challenges

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range

The projected hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $16.00 - 18.00. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

EEO Statement:

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citi

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