Clinical Research Assistant II

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Clinical Research Assistant II (CRA II)

Location : Minneapolis VA Medical Center

Job Code : CRAII, Full Time, Benefit Eligible, Non-Exempt

Lead Worker : Diana Burgess

Admin Supervisor : Lee Cross

Project : Reaching Rural Veterans : Applying Mind-Body Skills for Pain using a Whole Health Telehealth Intervention (RAMP)

Summary :

The Center for Veterans Research and Education (CVRE), whose mission is to help support

innovative research and education initiatives that improve the health and well-being of Veterans, is

seeking a Clinical Research Assistant II.

Position Description :

The Clinical Research Assistant II is responsible for assisting the Principal Investigator with the conduct of preparatory work, recruitment of and follow-up with study participants for the RAMP study. This will involve 9 facilitated group sessions including education and training in different tools and strategies.

Responsibilities :

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

• Preparing and emailing / mailing recruitment and randomization materials
• Preparing research participant and advisor payment materials
• Logging returned assessments
• Making follow-up phone calls to Veterans
• Answering Veteran questions via email and phone
• Conducting health assessments and research questionnaires by telephone
• Responding to identified suicide risk by following the safety procedures and informing the study Principal Investigators and Project Director
• Assisting in data collection / cleaning
• Maintaining data and study files in accordance with project protocols
• Scheduling study related meetings and keeping minutes documenting decisions
• Alerting the Principal Investigators and Project Director of data collection / protocol breeches, inconsistencies, or other problems that may arise within the study, as well as suggesting methods of correction
• Assisting in the preparation of manuscripts and presentation of the data. Activities may include helping to create posters for professional presentations; creating tables and charts; editing scholarly manuscripts; and assisting with formatting and uploading files, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Applicant 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

Experience : 1-3 years of experience required for CRA II or a post-graduate degree.

Licensure / Registration / Certification : None

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Conditions of Employment :

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

Equal Employment Opportunity : Center for Veterans Research and Education does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or status as transgender, national origin, caste, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor protected by federal, state or local law.