Job Description Summary: | Founded in 1824, the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is the 11th oldest medical school in the country and the first in the nation's capital. Since its establishment, the school has been at the forefront of medical education and has grown to include highly ranked programs in the health and biomedical sciences. With dozens of top-tier residency programs, SMHS is a competitive and esteemed destination for medical school graduates across the country. Find out more here: . The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (GWU SMHS) is located in Washington, DC. One key focus of the GWU SMHS is to perform clinical translational research for neglected tropical diseases. Our goal is to examine the utility of repurposing therapies for use in viral diseases such as dengue, zika, chikungunya and COVID. Located at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, the Research Assistant will assist the Principal Investigator (PI) with the clinical trials at GW and in Barranquilla, Colombia. This research support position contributes to research/development by assisting with experiments in a controlled laboratory setting. The core responsibilities of this position include assisting with data collection and administration of experimental procedures and assisting with administrative aspects of preparing manuscripts for publication. This position may perform some lab maintenance duties as a secondary function. This role typically works under immediate supervision, and the primary job functions do not require exercising independent judgment. This person will generate different reports from the data management system REDCap and assist with human samples of clinical trials of experimental therapies for infectious diseases and their complications that may include chikungunya, dengue, and Zika. This role supports the Colombian clinical site in the daily operations of the clinical trials including staff, REDCap database reporting and quality control. Responsibilities Include:
Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. |
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Minimum Qualifications: | Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. |
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Typical Hiring Range | $20.01 - $26.39 |
Campus Location: | Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. |
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College/School/Department: | School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) |
Family | Research and Labs |
Sub-Family | Laboratory Research |
Stream | Service and Support |
Level | Level 2 |
Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full time -> FTE 1.00 |
Hours Per Week: | 40 |
Work Schedule: | Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm |
Will this job require the employee to work on site? | Yes |
Employee Onsite Status | On-campus (in person) |
Telework: | |
Required Background Check | Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search |
Special Instructions to Applicants: | Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status |
Internal Applicants Only? | No |
Posting Number: | R002122 |
Job Open Date: | 02/09/2024 |
Job Close Date: | |
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: | |
Background Screening | Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. |
EEO Statement: | The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. |