Appendix A. Roles and Responsibilities of Research Team Members 
 
Collects Consent & Completes Citi 
Training 

Pre-Protocol Training not required 

Principal Investigator (PI) 
 
This role is responsible for being the point 
person with the IRB for the protocol from 
submission-to-completion of the final 
report. 
 
This role collects consent and is listed on 
study recruitment information. 

Consultant 
 
They address and speak to specific 
aspects or issues related to a project. If 
they view collected data, it must first be 
de-identified.  

Co-Principal Investigator(s) (Co-PI) 
 
They are listed on the study recruitment 
information and assist in drafting the IRB 
protocol.  

Statistical or Data Experts 
 
They will assist with creating the data 
collection instrument, but they analyze 
and perform appropriate statistical tests 
on de-identified data.  

Research Assistant(s) 
 
They may or may not assist with study 
recruitment, but they report to the PI or 
Co-PI for instructions and tasks. They 
could collect consent and serve as 
notetakers for focus groups. Additionally, 
they could assist with transcribing and 
analyzing interviews.  

Non-Research Personnel 
 
These folks may perform any or all of the 
above roles. This is an ideal role for 
someone, who is new to doing research 
and might not have the time or interest in 
completing pre-protocol training 
requirements.