1. Researches and collects data through site or home visit intakes; library research; structured interviews; or through other means for designated research assignments. 2. Records and compiles information related to research data. Codes data accordingly to research specifications. Uses a computer terminal to input and retrieve data and to generate reports. 3. Processes and summarizes data using scientific or statistical techniques. Assists in data interpretation and analyses. Reports on status of research activities. 4. Recruits study participants and ensures that subject recruitment and follow-up are completed per protocol procedures. 5. Orders and maintains inventory of supplies. May assist in designing, developing, and modifying research experiments, procedures, or survey instruments. May assist research and support staff. 6. Performs additional functions incidental to research activities.

Required Skill/ability 1:  Ability to extract and compile data from written sources, and ability to interpret written policies and procedures. Ability to clearly and accurately convey information.

Required Skill/ability 2:  

Very good interpersonal skills and communication skills. Ability to display sensitivity to the patients as well as the clinical team staff and their work environment when retrieving samples.