Job Summary

Supports the conduct of bioethics research studies, research projects and related administrative tasks, under supervision. Can be on-site, remote, or hybrid.

Job Duties

This position will support research on bioethics topics including but not limited to research ethics, pragmatic clinical trials, informed consent, genomics, and health equity. Research activities may include qualitative interviews, focus groups, online surveys, community engagement activities, and other social science and/or community-based research methods.

Assists in day-to-day project activities such as maintaining study documentation, attending and documenting study meetings, etc.Conducts data entry and manages computer databases used for data collection.Conducts literature searches and fact-finding research to support project development.Assists with data collection and data analysis, including conducting semi-structured interviews and coding qualitative interview data.Assists with the development and maintenance of study documents.Develops a working knowledge of study protocols.Prepares and maintains regulatory documents according to governmental regulations and sponsor requirements.Performs recruitment tasks including database searches, patient recruitment calls, recruitment letters, and informed consent discussions.Navigates, performs data searches, and schedules research appointments.Assists with grant submissions and grant funding opportunities and participating in pre-award grant process.

Work is typically performed in an office or remote environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Education Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Required) Skills Multitasking; Communication; Computer Literacy; Organizing; Teamwork About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.