Clinical Research Assistant I

Job Description

Job Description

Summary:

The Center for Veterans Research and Education (CVRE), whose mission is helping to support innovative research and education initiatives that improve the health and well-being of Veterans, is seeking a Research Assistant. The Research Assistant is responsible for collecting and processing data for IRB approved projects.

Responsibilities: Major duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Actively recruit patients to the study and perform relevant screenings for study criteria.
• Initiate, coordinate, and manage all aspects of the study process.
• Communicate and collaborate with the IRB.
• Engage the patient in the consent process.
• Administer local computer-based assessments of psychosocial functioning, mental health, and related measures.
• Maintain timely completion of regulatory documents locally.
• Communicate on a regular basis with the coordinating center.
• Develop systems improvements for conduct of the study locally.
• Organize and participate in outreach and engagement events with the local Veteran community.
• Maintain the schedule of the project.
• Coordinate activities with study personnel at other sites to facilitate consistency in implementing the study protocol, sharing of ideas, and problem solving locally.
• Submit necessary reports.
• Maintain the essential documents in electronic format.
• Facilitate and/or participate in the orientation of new professional staff.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement process changes.
• Communicate and negotiate with all levels of the organization regarding system problems and recommended solutions.
• Perform complex tasks, coordinate processes, and get involved in decision-making.
• Other duties assigned.

Applicants must include a cover letter.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s (BA/BS) or above from an accredited college or university in

public health, sociology, psychology, or related allied health field or actively working toward a degree in one of the mentioned areas.

Experience: Prior research experience is preferred

Licensure/Registration/Certification: None

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research Assistant experience dealing with data collection and data storage, human subject studies, and institutional review board processes.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, human subjects’ protections, and federal regulations related to clinical research.
• Prior research experience is preferred, including data collection and data storage, human subjects’ studies, and institutional review board process.
• Some programing knowledge

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic experience with trouble-shooting devices and software settings.
• Experience in coordinating multiple task and project elements with differing timelines and completion deadlines.
• Familiarity with Qualtrics is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, human subjects’ protections, and federal regulations relating to clinical research

Conditions of Employment:

• Subject to a criminal and educational background check.
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Typical hours fall within standard business hours, work may be required during hours beyond standard business hours, including weekends.
• Must be a US citizen

Physical Requirements: The employee must be able to navigate the medical center, use a keyboard, and life up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodation may be considered in determining an applicant’s ability to perform the duties/functions of the position.