Research Assistant

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.) Job Description Join Us as a Research Assistant – Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation Coordinates and completes administrative functions on assigned trials. Welcomes and assists all visitors upon arrival at the site. Notifies appropriate staff of the visitor's arrival. Prepares and ensures all relevant patient files are ready ahead of the visit as per protocol and local regulations. Completes data entry and visit completion information. Assists with the collection of patient SDV from treating medical professional. Schedules patients for different types of visits, external appointments, transport etc. Conducts reminder telephone calls to patients to confirm visits. Collects, tracks and files patient notes, lab results and questionnaires to facilitate prompt reviewing and able to provide results to patient if required. Maintains a presentable, safe and clean reception area to enhance the patient and visitor experience. Assists with photocopying, faxing, scanning source documents, postal activities, archiving and patient refreshments. Assists with the reimbursement of patient study expenses and payments. Maintains strict confidentiality of patients, employees, customers and company information at all times and adheres to HIPAA Guidelines. Education and Experience Requirements High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification Technical positions may require a certificate Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 1 year). In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Basic understanding of Good Clinical Practices (GCP), with ability to learn and maintain a good working knowledge of FDA regulations and company/client SOPs and SOPs Good organizational skills and flexibility to manage workload and meet changing timelines, handling multiple tasks efficiently and effectively Good attention to detail to ensure accuracy and efficiency in data entry Good interpersonal/customer service skills, positive attitude and good oral and written communication Capable of working in a team or independently Good English language and grammar skills written and verbal Good computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and capable of learning new clinical trial database systems Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment Working Conditions and Environment Work is performed in an office or clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Occasional drives to site locations. Potential Occasional travel required. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr