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Research Assistant

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

Dec 03, 2025

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:	The George Washington University (GW) Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a part-time, temporary Research Assistant to support ongoing, externally funded clinical research. The Department delivers cutting-edge diagnostic care, provides exceptional training to the next generation of emergency physicians, and conducts innovative research to advance medical knowledge. The Research Assistant will support clinical studies conducted in the Emergency Department and related hospital settings. Core responsibilities include screening and enrolling patients, obtaining informed consent, collecting study data, assisting with experimental procedures, and contributing to the administrative aspects of manuscript preparation. Additional routine office duties may be assigned. The individual will work under close supervision, and daily tasks do not require independent judgment. Responsibilities Screen, consent, and enroll eligible participants in clinical research studies. Assist with data collection, data management, and data presentation for analysis. Support emergency medicine research protocols under the supervision of a faculty investigator. Perform routine clinical research activities, including operation of standard equipment and adherence to established procedures. Maintain clinical and office supplies; assist with equipment maintenance and preparation of materials (e.g., solutions, media). Interact professionally with patients, clinicians, and hospital staff while supporting study activities. Prepare, organize, and maintain study documents (IRB materials, surveys, consent forms). Maintain accurate and complete records to ensure data quality and protocol compliance. Identify and report issues encountered during clinical procedures or study operations. Perform additional related duties as assigned. The omission of duties does not preclude assignment of tasks that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
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II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location:	Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:	School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)
Family
Sub-Family
Stream
Level
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Hours Per Week:	5
Hiring Range	$17.95
Work Schedule:	Monday through Friday; as needed
Position Designation:
Telework:	No
Required Background Check:	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Position Type:
Posting Number:	T001061
Job Open Date:	11/26/2025
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled:	Yes
Applicant Review Will Commence On:
Background Screening	Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:	The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.