RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Apex Skin is a rapidly growing, skincare facility that empowers employees to deliver exceptional patient experiences. We are currently looking for a talented candidate for the role of Research Assistant.  The Research Assistant is responsible for assisting the Research Department with coordinating, implementing and conducting research projects.

This is a fulltime, non-exempt position. This position requires legal authorization to work in the US.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Responsibilities: 

1.  Assists with the coordination, implementation, and conduct of research projects ensuring adherence to research protocol requirements which may include:  maintenance of regulatory documents and binders, data management, IRB submissions and communication to study team
2. Communicates with sponsors, monitors, research personnel to ensure all aspects of study compliance.
3. Collaborates with study team to schedule pre-site selection visits, site initiation visits, webinars, monitoring and close-out visits
4. Completes regulatory documents, data capture and other source documentation
5. Assists study team in recruitment of potential study participants, as directed
6. May be required to attain and maintain clinical competencies such as phlebotomy, vital signs, ECG, POC testing, photography and other testing as required
7. Assists with preparation for audits, on site monitoring visits, pre study visits, and other sponsor visits to site 
8. May assist in the development and maintenance of research tools, such as spreadsheets, records, CTMS, etc.
9. Develops and maintains professional relationships, strong interpersonal skills, including frequent and open effective communication with stakeholders
10. May participate in the conduct and documentation of the informed consent process.
11. May assist in prescreening activities, including chart review, patient intake interviews, phone conversations, and communication with company stakeholders. 
12. Other duties as assigned
13. Travel requirements: may be required to travel across Apex clinical sites

BA/BS/AD/High school diploma or equivalency. Years of experience: 1-2 in related field.  Relevant skillset: Organization skills, computer skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Physical demands – Standing periodically, walking periodically, sitting for prolonger periods of time, ability to lift up to 30 pounds

About Us.......Who We Are......We are Apex Skin. Our goal is to provide the highest quality dermatology and dermatologic surgery care to patients in Northeast Ohio in a prompt and compassionate manner. A strong commitment to delivering an exceptional patient experience, prompt access to care, including same day appointments, and service and education to the community are our core values. 

What We Offer.....Apex Dermatology Skin offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes a Monday thru Friday schedule, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Holidays off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and 401(k), Discounts on Derm services, Travel and leisure discounts, sporting event, concert and special event discounts, discounted movie tickets and more!

Apex Skin provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Apex complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.