SENIOR RESEARCH SPECIALIST BILINGUAL

Full Time 37.50 hours per week Union Non Mgmt Washington, DC, US Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below. 5 days ago Requisition ID: 1437 Salary Range: Job Summary The Senior Research Specialist Bilingual is a frontline research staff member responsible for administering, implementing, and coordinating research studies at Whitman-Walker Institute, with a primary emphasis on coordinating a range of research activities and direct participant interaction. In particular, Senior Research Specialists are expected to coordinate research activities in collaboration with managers and investigators as well as assist with the training and coordinating the progress of other study staff and maintain routine contact with participants and be able to do so in a bilingual fashion. The Senior Research Specialist is also expected to have a strong working knowledge of all study protocols, demonstrate all relevant procedures correctly for other staff, serve as the point person for ensuring the accuracy of ongoing research documentation, and conduct quality assurance to ensure that study protocols are strictly followed. The role includes involvement in or coordination of all phases of the research process, including study start-up, recruitment, screening, consent, assessment, specimen collection and processing, debriefing, data entry and coding, and dissemination efforts. This is not an entry-level position and is ideal for a candidate who has three or more years of prior full-time research work and is interested in gaining more advanced experience in conducting and coordinating research in a clinical or public health setting. Role Specific Primary Essential Duties: Conduct and coordinate recruitment, enrollment, and follow-up activities. Collect, input, and report on research data and study tracking information. Perform and coordinate quality control and assurance checks. Conduct training on key aspects and activities of the role for other staff. Coordinate scheduling of participants and study visits as well as the availability of key staff and resources. Complete internal training in and perform phlebotomy as well as other forms of biological specimen collection; assist with training other staff in these techniques. Handle and conduct processing and shipping of biological specimens; coordinate the processing, shipping, and tracking of specimens. Engage and maintain communication with internal and external stakeholders. Effectively use electronic study tracking and other data systems and effectively troubleshoot and communicate any ongoing issues with such systems, coordinate, and train on the use of these systems among other staff. Ensure, track, and assist with training on compliance in all research activities. Be involved in and coordinate ongoing data entry, coding, documentation, and tracking. Assess and coordinate inventory and ongoing availability of necessary materials and supplies. Participate actively in all projects, department, and organizational meetings; facilitate assigned project team calls. Review, comply with, provide feedback on, revise/update, and assist with training on relevant SOPs. Maintain, track, and coordinate the maintenance of all research-related records. Prepare, organize, coordinate, and update routine assessment-related materials. Handle and dispense pharmaceutical and biological materials by study protocols. Assess and respond to distress, difficulty, or other emergent issues within the conduct of research protocols. Ensure safe and positive experiences for all research participants. Work across multiple projects that may shift over time, remaining flexible and balancing priorities. Other duties as assigned. Role Specific- Knowledge, Skills, and Talents Required: Ability to work with multiple staff in different roles and external research teams to ensure studies are run effectively. Possesses a strong working understanding of protocols for clinical or public health research, specifically as it relates to ethical standards for conducting research with human participants. Well-developed oral and written communication skills in a bilingual fashion, including the ability to function efficiently as part of a multidisciplinary team in facilitating clinical trial and research study programs. Ability to coordinate and train other staff on key procedures and protocols. Ability to conduct sensitive, empathetic interviews that respect the dignity and diversity of participants; ability to train staff in conducting effective interviews. Ability to implement data collection procedures, as trained, with accuracy, professionalism, and integrity. Ability to prepare accurate, concise, and comprehensive reports to managers, investigators, and other research team members. Ability to maintain records and information in an accurate, timely, and confidential manner; ability to train other staff in maintaining research records. Strong ability to multitask with the capacity to work across multiple projects and assignments simultaneously and adapt priorities along with shifting needs; ability to coordinate activities of other staff along with shifting needs. Openness to training and constructive feedback with an eagerness to learn; ability to provide constructive and effective feedback to other staff. Education and Experience Required: Bachelor's degree in a relevant clinical, research, public health, or science discipline or at least 3 years of equivalent work experience required; relevant graduate-level training may be considered as additional years of experience. Written and oral fluency in Spanish or Amharic required. 2 years of relevant, full-time research or clinical work experience is required. Experience working with a broadly diverse population and ability to work harmoniously with diverse groups of individuals required. Whitman-Walker is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants, its employees, or former employees based on race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or gender identity. For accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-01-01