Research Assistant College of Medicine and Health Sciences-UAEU - employed as full-time staff member participating in research, teaching and administrative activities. - Oversee and manage the financial and operational aspects of the research project, ensuring smooth execution and compliance with institutional and funding requirements. - Coordinate administrative and organizational tasks related to laboratory operations, including support for research, grant submissions, and publications. - Maintain effective communication with the principal investigator and team members to ensure project alignment and progress tracking. - Support the daily execution of research activities, including patient recruitment, data and sample collection, data entry and management, and compliance with protocols. - Conduct data analysis and statistical evaluations, interpret findings, and contribute to the preparation of manuscripts, reports, and grant proposals. - Participate in the design and execution of research experiments, ensuring adherence to study protocols and timelines. - Provide academic and technical guidance to postgraduate students, medical trainees, and interns; assist in educational and training activities as needed. - Develop and improve workflow processes and documentation practices, promoting efficiency and quality in research operations. - Review and revise standard operating procedures (SOPs) and internal policies; submit updates for managerial approval. - Perform and document quality control and quality assurance checks to ensure data integrity and protocol compliance. - Compile, interpret, and submit experimental data to relevant databases and supervisory personnel. - Maintain accurate electronic and written records of project activities, including inventory management of biospecimens and laboratory supplies. - Proficient in applying statistical methods for data cleaning, validation, and analysis in clinical and biomedical research. - Experienced in using statistical software such as R, SPSS, STATA, SAS, and REDCap exports for data processing and interpretation. 1. Patient Recruitment & Coordination Identify, screen, and enroll eligible participants in accordance with study protocols and ethical guidelines. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and clinical staff to explain study procedures and obtain informed consent. Maintain participant engagement and follow-up according to the study schedule. 2. Project Management Support Assist in coordinating study logistics and timelines to ensure milestones are met. Liaise with internal teams and external collaborators to support project goals. Participate in protocol development, study start-up activities, and regular team meetings. 3. Documentation & Regulatory Compliance Maintain accurate and up-to-date study documentation including source documents, case report forms, and regulatory binders. Ensure compliance with IRB requirements, ICH-GCP guidelines, and institutional policies. Assist in preparation for audits and regulatory inspections. 4. Sample Collection & Handling Coordinate the timely collection of biological samples in collaboration with clinical teams. Process, label, and store biospecimens in accordance with SOPs and biosafety protocols. Maintain detailed sample tracking and documentation systems. 5. Data Management & REDCap Oversight Create, manage, and maintain study databases using REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture). Ensure accurate and timely data entry, perform regular data validation, and resolve discrepancies. Design REDCap forms and surveys in collaboration with investigators and data managers. Monitor data quality and generate reports for study teams and sponsors as needed. Maintain data security and user access rights within the REDCap system.
Minimum Qualification
MD, MBBS, B.Sc. and M.Sc. degree in a relevant discipline
Preferred Qualification