Clinical Research Assistant - Internal Medicine (Pulmonary)

Clinical Research Assistant - Internal Medicine (Pulmonary)

The Clinical Research Assistant (CRA) in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine supports clinical trials by assisting with various aspects of research, including participant recruitment, data collection, and compliance with regulatory guidelines. They work under the guidance of principal investigators and research coordinators to ensure the smooth and efficient execution of studies.

Job Duties

Study Support & Logistics :

• Assist Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) with study setup, participant recruitment efforts, and follow-ups.
• Prepare and organize research study materials, including participant packets, consent forms, and regulatory documentation.
• Schedule study-related appointments and coordinate participant visits.
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of study supplies and assist in ordering necessary materials.

Participant Interaction & Support :

Serve as a point of contact for study participants, providing general study information and answering non-clinical questions.

Assist with scheduling and sending reminders for study visits.

Provide participants with instructions regarding study expectations, visit logistics, and follow-up care.

Escort study participants to different departments or areas for required study procedures.

Data Entry & Documentation :

Accurately collect, enter, and maintain research data in electronic and paper-based systems.

Ensure proper documentation and organization of study records, regulatory binders, and case report forms.

Assist with maintaining compliance with institutional and regulatory guidelines by supporting the CRC in IRB submissions and protocol updates.

Administrative & Compliance Assistance :

Assist in preparing materials for audits, sponsor site visits, and regulatory inspections.

Track and report study milestones and participant recruitment status.

Maintain study logs and ensure proper filing of all study-related correspondence.

Support the CRC in coordinating study team meetings, taking meeting minutes, and preparing reports.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment :

Evening hours may occasionally be required.

Position is primarily based on-site.

Required Qualifications :

Education : Associate's degree in health sciences, biology, nursing, or a related field or equivalent experience in a healthcare or research setting. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Work Experience : Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor's degree in health sciences, biology, nursing, or a related field.

Experience in a research, healthcare, or administrative support role.

Experience with research protocols, IRB regulations, and data entry procedures.

Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g., REDCap, Epic).

Skills :

Organizational and administrative skills.

Communication skills.

Attention to detail and multitasking skills.

Required Documents :

Resume.

Cover letter.

Comprehensive Benefits Package :

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

Employee Type : Regular

Time Type : Full time

Rate Type : Hourly

Compensation Statement : The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range : $22.66 - $32.85

Minimum $22.66

Midpoint $27.75

Maximum $32.85