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Senior Research Assistant

Georgetown University · Education · $2.30B budget · 16,024 staff · Since 1844

Why Georgetown University

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Provides world-class undergraduate and graduate education while conducting extensive scientific, clinical, and academic research as the nation's oldest Catholic and Jesuit university.

  • Instruction: the University consists of the college of arts & sciences, Georgetown law center, the graduate school of arts & sciences, the mccourt school of public policy, the robert e. Mcdonough school of business, the school of continuing studies, the…$941.8M spent in FY2024
  • Academic support: this includes activities that support the university's primary educational and research missions. These activities include academic administration, academic computing support, academic personnel development, course and curriculum development, departmental administration, educational media services, and libraries.$420.6M spent in FY2024
  • Research: one of the primary objectives of the University is the development of knowledge through basic science, clinical research and other research. During the year ended june 30, 2025, faculty and students participated in over 2,400 research projects in science…$350.8M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$384K–$5.1M
12 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$2.06B
spent in FY2023
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
16,024
employees
13,000 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
88%
of spending
Looks good: 88% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
+2%
of revenue, FY2023
Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
15 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 15.5 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2023
latest Form 990
Fine: the latest return is for FY2023, 3 tax years back; within 3 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1973
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Job Overview The Senior Research Assistant will be a part of the Huntington’s Disease Care Education and Research Center (HD CERC) to assist with clinical trial implementation and clinic scheduling and operations. The position will work independently to implement and run day to day operations for clinical trials in the Huntington’s Center. In addition, the position will require administrative work for the Director of the Center, Clinical Trials Director, and Outreach Coordinator, including independent work with confidential patient files. Work Interactions In addition to reporting to the Clinical Trials Director, the position will work closely with the Research Manager.

The candidate will work closely with the Clinical Research Unit (CRU) and other university departments (e.g. MRI, ophthalmology) to ensure protocols are understood and visits there are conducted properly. The candidate will interact closely with study sponsors (Huntington Study Group, pharmaceutical companies, foundations, etc) to maintain GCP and protocol compliance. Requirements and Qualifications Candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 1 year of experience in clinical trials working with adult participants. Work Mode Designation This position has been designated as Hybrid 2 Days.

Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation. Managers for Hybrid and On-Campus positions may also submit requests to post a salary range following the parameters listed above, but posting this information is not required.

Sponsored Project Management (if applicable) If this position serves as the Department Financial Manager for a Sponsored Project, please insert the text found on the HR website:http://hr.georgetown.edu/employment_services/costcentermanagers.html Pay Range: The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $41,926.00 - $65,090.00 Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience…

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About Georgetown University

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