Clinical Research Assistant

Clinical Research Assistant

General Summary of Position: Under the direct supervision of the Manager the Clinical Research Assistant will support the facilitation and conduct of departmental clinical research efforts and support the clinical research team by performing a variety of research database and administrative duties in support of clinical trials to ensure adherence to protocols and quality of information received. Required to enter study and/or research participant data into the Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) as applicable.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists the clinical research team with Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions as applicable; ensures the appropriate delegation of study related tasks (i.e. Delegation of Authority).
• On-site support of scheduling research participant visits; calls or sends reminders to research participants for scheduled visits.
• Accurately updates and maintains data entries into case report forms (CRFs) and the Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) within one (1) business day; incorporate applicable source documents (e.g. surgical reports pathology reports medical history).
• Obtains and records ancillary service reports (e.g. x-ray pathology ECG laboratory); completes all required clinical trial data fields as applicable and addresses all queries and clarifications; upholds data integrity in a high-quality reliable and statically sound manner; completes and submits case report forms on as close to a real time basis as possible.
• Collects processes and ships biospecimens and/or materials as applicable and according to each protocol; maintains current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training regarding Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Maintains International Air and Transportation Association (IATA) training for routine packaging labeling and transporting of biological materials; maintains supply inventory (e.g. lab kits) and provides general support to the clinical research team including ordering and distributing non-drug clinical trial supplies.
• Assists the clinical research team in the preparation and on-site support of sponsor visits; works effectively with multidisciplinary ancillary and inter-professional research teams; possesses a basic understanding of scientific center goals and the importance of serving our customers.

Minimal Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate's degree or an allied health professional degree preferred

Experience:

• Prior work experience not required
• 2 years experience in related field preferred
• Experience managing multiple priorities preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

This position has a hiring range of USD $18.70 - USD $32.72 /Hr.