Job Description:
• Support multiple projects in clinical research and clinical trials.
• Manage tasks related to clinical trials: recruitment, data management, and regulatory management.
• Assist with audits and quality assurance reviews; prepare and attend site visits.
• Assist with the preparation of IRB applications and document maintenance.
• Collect and process biological specimens for studies when needed (Ex: blood, saliva, urine, placenta, breastmilk).
• Evaluate and track the eligibility of all patients seen in the clinic.
• Recruit subjects to participate in the assigned study using approved methodologies.
• Conduct the enrollment of study participants, explain research procedures, and obtain informed consent.
• Schedule appointments of study participants; conduct reminder phone calls and/or send mail-outs.
• Perform biospecimen collection for study purposes, including but not limited to: blood (phlebotomy), saliva (cheek swabs), urine collection, breastmilk collection, and placental tissue.
• Perform office-related duties such as managing communications, updating policy manuals, maintaining records, etc.
• Review and abstract medical records for inclusion/exclusion criteria.
• Access patient demographic and clinical information from clinical systems.
• Supervise and train student research assistants in EMR data abstraction and data entry.
• Review data for quality and completeness.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree by time of hire
• 2-5 years of experience OR Master's Degree
• Experience in a clinical research setting highly desirable.
• Excellent organization and communications skills required
• REDCap knowledge strongly preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and externals contacts
• Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations
• Must be detail oriented and have the ability to follow-through
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload.
• Must practice discretion and adhere to hospital confidentiality guidelines at all times
• Must have computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits:
• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.
• Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.