Research Intern

at Wekplace
Location Accra, Ghana
Date Posted June 26, 2020
Category Administration
Job Type Internship
Currency GHS

Description

We are an employment technology company building a revolutionary SaaS Platform to transform the traditional staffing system with our data-driven network of employment applications​.

Job Description

Participate in the design, administration, and monitoring of clinical trials. Analyze and evaluate clinical data gathered during research. Ensure compliance with protocol and overall clinical objectives.

May require a degree or equivalent and 0-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Work under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct literature reviews
  • Collect and analyze data
  • Prepare materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations
  • Prepare interview questions
  • Recruit and/or interview subjects
  • Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary
  • Summarize interviews
  • Provide ready access to all experimental data for the faculty researcher and/or supervisor
  • Request or acquire equipment or supplies necessary for the project
  • Manage and respond to project-related email
  • Prepare, maintain and update website materials
  • Supervise undergraduate students working on the research project (maintaining records on assignment completion, acting as liaison/mediator between the undergraduate students and the faculty researcher)
  • Attend project meetings
  • Attend area seminars and other meetings as necessary
  • Summarize project results
  • Prepare progress reports
  • Prepare other articles, reports, and presentations
  • Monitor the project budget
  • Travel to field sites to collect and record data and/or samples as appropriate to the specific objectives of the study
  • As appropriate to the specified position, code and verify data in accordance with specified research protocol and coding procedures and enter data into a computer database and/or spreadsheet application for subsequent analysis
  • Develop or assist in the development of interview schedules; contact potential subjects to introduce and explain study objectives and protocol and to arrange interviews, either in person or by telephone
  • Identify and compile lists of potential research subjects in accordance with study objectives and parameters, as appropriate to the individual position
  • Conduct and record face-to-face and/or telephone interviews with subjects, in accordance with predetermined interview protocol, data collection procedures, and documentation standards
  • Review and edit data to ensure completeness and accuracy of information; follow up with subjects to resolve problems or clarify data collected
  • May set up, calibrate and maintain laboratory and/or field research equipment, as specified by the requirements of the study
  • May lead or guide the work of student employees
  • Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
  • Prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management
  • Write and contribute to publications
  • Develop research protocols
  • Track progress over time
  • Assist with preparation of all educational and training workshops and evaluation strategies
  • Engage clinical and community partners in research
  • Market training and technical assistance resources to clinical partners and academic investigators
  • Develop assessment and evaluation tools
  • Compile data for progress reports

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis
  • High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred

Research Assistant top skills & proficiencies:

  • Communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Critical thinking
  • Technical skills
  • Statistical and Graphical Analysis of Data
  • Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards
  • Planning and scheduling
  • Interviewing
  • Data Collection

 

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