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Research Assistant I

Houston, TX · On-site

$18.99 - $23.80/hr

The Research Assistant I will provide technical support for projects related to mouse developmental ... Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and ...

MD Anderson

Research Assistant I - Leukemia

Houston, TX · On-site

$49K - $59K/yr

Research Assistant I The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution ... voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

MD Anderson

Research Assistant I - Leukemia

Houston, TX

$49K - $59K/yr

Research Assistant I The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution ... Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and ...

MD Anderson

Research Assistant I - Leukemia

Houston, TX · On-site

$49K - $59K/yr

Research Assistant I The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution ... voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Wayne State University

Research Assistant

Detroit, MI · On-site

$42K/yr

Research Assistant Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant at its ... volunteer recruitment spaces; and local venues to be identified. Attend career fairs on behalf of ...

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Volunteer Research Assistants are individuals who support academic or scientific research projects without monetary compensation. They often assist with tasks such as data collection, data entry, literature reviews, and sometimes even laboratory work, depending on the field. These roles provide valuable hands-on experience for those interested in research careers, often benefiting students or recent graduates seeking to build their resumes. Volunteer Research Assistants work under the supervision of principal investigators or research coordinators and are expected to contribute to the success of the project while learning research methodologies.

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Infographic showing various Volunteer Research Assistant job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,640 per year, or $19.5 per hour.

Research Assistant

Fort Liberty, NC • Hybrid

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.
Public Administration • 1 - 5K employees
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$16.25 - $22.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist with the performance of clinical research projects, including data collection, organization, and data entry.

  • Schedule patients for follow-up study evaluations and facilitate participant consenting and testing.

  • Maintain study documents, databases, and supplies in compliance with regulations.

Job description

Odyssey is looking for a Research Assistant to assist with the performance of clinical research projects in a clinical or field-based operational setting, including recruitment of potential study subjects, collection and organization of data, and scheduling patients for follow up study evaluations.  This job is onsite at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. 

***Contingent upon contract award***


Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Performs data entry for clinical investigation research projects and maintains databases meticulously including recruitment/screening of potential study subjects; data maintenance; scheduling and testing spreadsheets for participant consenting, study evaluations, and follow up study visits.
  • Performs data entry quality checks and quality assurance.
  • Assists in the preparation of technical reports, summaries, and protocols.
  • Maintains study related documents and supplies; secures, organizes and documents IAW all federal/state/installation regulations.
  • Creates, collects, disseminates, maintains appropriate files of study data and assists with review and completion of study manuals and SOPs.
  • Screens, consents, and/or schedules potential research participants for testing or evaluation. Facilitates follow-up assessment reminders, scheduling, and testing with all related documentation.
  • Extracts data from patient and/or research participant medical records; transcribes and resolves data queries in study forms (hardcopy and/or electronic); prepares documents, under direction of project leaders; prepares data for statistical analyses and reports descriptive data to be used in research/clinical investigations/studies reports.
  • Maintains awareness of and compliance with human subjects’ research regulatory issues.
  • Communicates regularly with study team, under direction of project leaders, in writing and verbally as needed.
  • May assist with TBI program/ project improvement initiatives at the site.
  • Assists with literature searches, obtaining articles for review.
  • Assists with obtaining and collating materials for reports, manuscripts and for meetings.

***Contingent upon contract award***


Minimum Required Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen.

Clearance: Ability to Obtain Secret.

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree required. Human Subjects training required. Current certification in Basic Life Support if working in a hospital environment.

Years of Experience:  6 months to 2 years of experience in research/clinical investigations/studies required. Prior experience within the DoD/VA systems of care preferred.

Certifications:  Must complete CITI/ HIPAA training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to follow detailed instructions required.
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills required.
  • Adherence to legal, professional and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and privacy.
  • May encounter patients who are confused, agitated or abusive.
  • Must be available to travel locally, regionally and nationally.

Additional Information

Location:   2843 Normandy Drive, Ft. Bragg, NC

Travel: Some required.

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite

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***Contingent upon contract award***


Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities


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