Clinical Research Assistant - CCC | Total Cancer Care Program

Overview

Clinical Research Assistant who provides daily operational support to the Total Cancer Care Program, TCCP, in the Comprehensive Cancer Center; serves as a liaison to administration for issues pertaining to gathering patient informed consent for biospecimen research; obtains patient informed consents at the James Cancer Hospital, University Hospital and clinics; coordinates work activities with team members; assists in the design of new consenting methods and data processing systems to maintain patient confidentiality; collects, maintains and analyzes patient research data; prepares reports; maintains supplies and coordinates quality control processes; manages documentation related to patients on clinical trials; assists with preparation of meeting materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily operational support to the Total Cancer Care Program (TCCP) in the Comprehensive Cancer Center.
• Serve as a liaison to administration for issues related to gathering patient informed consent for biospecimen research.
• Obtain patient informed consents at the James Cancer Hospital, University Hospital, and clinics.
• Coordinate work activities with team members; assist design of new consenting methods and data processing systems to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Collect, maintain and analyze patient research data; prepare reports.
• Maintain supplies and coordinate quality control processes; manage documentation related to patients on clinical trials.
• Assist with preparation of meeting materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, health sciences, social sciences, psychology, human ecology or other medical field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a clinical research capacity or setting desired; experience with collection, analysis and management of clinical research data strongly desired; certification in a clinical research professional society desired.
• Human subjects training and experience in a clinical and/or research setting working with patients desired.
• Computer skills with experience utilizing Microsoft software applications; considerable experience utilizing database applications desired.

Additional information

• Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
• The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.