About the Job 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
Education
- 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.
