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Butler University

Research Assistant

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

Lewellyn's research aims, the research assistant will help with general lab maintenance and mentoring of undergraduate research students. This is an on-site, in-person position, Monday through Friday.

Care Access

Clinical Research Assistant

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$19 - $33/hr

How This Role Makes a Difference The Clinical Research Assistant is an entry level clinical position and is designed to fully integrate the individual in the Care Access Research process while ...

IQVIA

Site Research Assistant

Merrillville, IN

$25 - $39/hr

Site Research Assistant - Merrillville, IN Work Setup: On-site Scheduled Hours: 40 hours per week About IQVIA IQVIA is a global leader in advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical ...

Labcorp

Research Assistant Bioanalytical

Greenfield, IN · On-site

$24 - $28/hr

Research Assistant Bioanalytical Pharmacokinetic (PK) research Greenfield Indiana Position is in a fast-paced laboratory specializing in small-molecule analysis using High Performance Liquid ...

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Assistant Cancer Research Assistants are entry-level professionals who support cancer research projects in laboratories or clinical settings. Their duties often include preparing samples, conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and maintaining lab equipment. They work under the supervision of senior scientists or researchers and help ensure that research studies run smoothly and efficiently. This role is crucial in advancing cancer research and discovering new treatments or therapies.
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Community-Based Research Assistant

Community-Based Research Assistant

Heluna Health

South Bend, IN • On-site

$30/hr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Heluna Health and RTI International seek a Community-Based Research Assistant to work on a courthouse-based research project with justice-involved individuals in St. Joseph County, Indiana.
The Research Assistant will oversee research project activities and conduct all aspects of data collection for the randomized controlled trial at the research site. This includes screening individuals for eligibility, conducting informed consent processes and quantitative data collection with research participants, providing research participants with referrals to social services, and randomizing research participants to the peer-led court navigation intervention group.
This position is grant-term limited with an expected start in summer 2026 and end in winter 2027.
This is a 100%-time position (40 hours per week). Study operating hours will include Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. Work will be local site-based, conducted in the St Joseph County courthouse in downtown South Bend, Indiana. There will be no overnight travel expected for this position.
We are seeking a flexible and detail-oriented person with strong interpersonal skills who has experience (paid or volunteer) with data collection, trauma informed practices, and engagement with people who are justice-involved, use drugs, and have mental health concerns.
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00 per hour.
Employment is provided by Heluna Health.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Organize all research project activities, including but not limited to:
    • Setting up and breaking down study materials in courthouse lobby
    • Managing hospitality and flow of research study in courthouse lobby
    • Stocking study referral resource sheets and hospitality supplies
    • Providing research participants with referrals to health and social services
    • Randomizing participants to the peer-led court navigation intervention group
    • Managing and maintaining participant incentive petty cash fund and receipt logs
  • Conduct all data collection activities, including but not limited to:
    • Screening individuals for eligibility
    • Conducting informed consent processes with research participants
    • Conducting structured, quantitative surveys with research participants
    • Documenting personally identifiable information (PII) like full name and date of birth
    • Operating computerized data collection program (CAPI) on a laptop computer
  • Create environments of care, respect, and safety for community members participating in the research
  • Work collaboratively with the Court Navigator/Certified Peer Recovery Coach who leads the research project's intervention group
  • Ensure compliance with IRB human subjects' protocols
  • Provide ongoing feedback to Principal Investigator and Study Director about field conditions, study progress, and study needs
  • Other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field, preferred
  • One (1) year of experience with coordinating research and/or data collection
  • One (1) year of experience working with marginalized populations, such as people who are justice-involved, use drugs, and/or have mental health concerns
  • Experience using computerized data collection programs, preferred

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances
  • Background clearance required

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (i.e., Access, Word, Outlook, and Excel)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently
  • Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and good judgement
  • Ability to work with others in an office as well as community field setting

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stand Occasionally
Walk Occasionally
Sit Frequently
Handling / Fingering Frequently
Reach Outward Occasionally
Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally
Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Occasionally
Lift / Carry Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs
Push/Pull Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs
See Constantly
Taste/ Smell Not Applicable
Not Applicable Not required for essential functions
Occasionally (0 - 2 hrs/day)
Frequently (2 - 5 hrs/day)
Constantly (5+ hrs/day)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
St Joseph County courthouse in downtown South Bend, Indiana.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter for consideration.
EEOC STATEMENT
It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer), AIDS or HIV, genetic information or characteristics, veteran status or military service.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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