Clinical Research Assistant

Overview

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for performing delegated tasks and procedures involving human subjects in support of clinical research protocols.

Responsibilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Operations

• Assist PI in development of protocol-specific tools to aid in study documentation
• Collect record, evaluate, update, and store/transport pertinent data and samples in relation to protocol
• Schedule patient tests and/or interviews
• Conduct patient telephone follow-up
• Maintain appropriate operations as needed including to stock, inventory, store, and order samples/supplies

Administration

• Review medical records and medical record abstractions for consistency and completeness
• Comply with established policies, health and safety regulations and requirements, procedures, and department objectives
• Maintain patient and study subject confidentiality

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in using computer-based tools (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required

Additional Information

Added Qualifications:

• Meeting logistics, agendas, minutes, and follow-ups
• Documentation systems (SOPs, manuals of operations)
• Experience using project management tools to plan, track, and report on complex research and administrative workflows, such as Microsoft Teams and Project/Planner