Clinical Research Assistant

The International Spine, Pain & Performance Centeris currentlyseeking aClinical Research Assistant in Washington, DC & Arlington, VA! Interested in sharpening your clinical skills, while being at the forefront of cutting-edge research at an interventional orthopedic practice? International Spine, Pain, and Performance Center is in search of a motivated professional, interested in leading and participating in innovative medical research. The Clinical Research Assistant(CRA), as delegated by the Chief Operating Officer, executes, and coordinates daily clinical research activities according to the company’s SOPs, GCP and FDA/ICH guidelines. In this role, you will ensure IRB-approved protocols are implemented and followed; lead budget negotiations and annual research budget synthesis; execute theinformed consent process and monitor patient status and safety; collect and organize research data; schedule and conduct study specific training and site in-services to educate staff on new or amended protocols; and educate patients and their families about treatments and possible side effects CRAs typically perform tasks such as: Site preparation Patient screening and recruitment Conducting study visits Maintaining and dispensing study product and supplies Completing and ensuring the quality of case report forms Responding to inquiries in a timely manner Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) AND 6+ months of recent experience in clinical research OR an equivalent combination of education and experience is required; Must be proficient with Microsoft office applications (Outlook, Word and Excel) as well as internet basedapplications; Must have excellent written and verbal communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills; Must be professional, possess a high degree of self-motivation and have a strong work ethic; Must be capable of recognizing, and have the willingness, to resolve errors and issues; Must have the ability to adapt and take-on additional tasks as requested; Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated and be able to work independently and on a team; Must be capable of recognizing, and have the willingness, to resolve errors and issues; Must possess a high degree of integrity and abide by HIPPA laws including maintaining patient confidentiality. #J-18808-Ljbffr International Spine, Pain & Performance Center