Job Details

Job Description: Schedule: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays- 8 am to 5 pm

Summary:

A typical Research Assistant performs a variety of administrative tasks in support of clinical trials and assists in the performance of clinical procedures to collect data on patients enrolled and/or seeking enrollment in clinical studies.

• Responsibilities: Verify and/or correct research study information on source documents. Research queries and variances and provide feedback to the site data collector.
• Input research study data into the trial Electronic Data Capture (EDC) system, maintaining quality control for content, accuracy, and completeness
• Prepare and maintain research study files
• Compile, collate and submit study information within established deadlines
• Assist in the maintenance of regulatory documentation
• Schedule subject visits and generate appropriate reports and documents for research subjects before visits
• Input visit data into the Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) to track patient visits and procedures completed against the study budget
• Processing of required lab specimens, labelling of vials, and accurately filling out requisitions for storage and/or shipment per the study protocol and packaging and shipment regulations
• Perform various administrative support functions such as reception, office organization, and office supply management
• Skills: Basic knowledge of clinical trials
• In-depth knowledge of departmental, protocol and study-specific operating procedures, consent forms, and study schedules
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology
• Skilled in using MS Windows and Office applications such as Access, Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Education/Experience: BS/BA in life sciences or educational equivalent and/or relevant work experience in a clinical environment or medical setting, e.g. clinical research coordinator, nurse, medical assistant