Clinical Trial Research Assistant

Central Connecticut Dermatology located in Cromwell, CT is looking to hire a detail oriented, highly organized clinical research assistant to assist with clinical trials and in various capacities. This individual will work side by side with our clinical trials manager, research RN, and other research staff, on a number of clinical drug trials within the field of dermatology.

Experience and Requirements:

· Prefer outpatient clinical trial experience

· Experience in high volume setting

· Ability to multi-task

· Must be articulate and have clear/concise communication skills

· Strong phlebotomy skills required

· Strong attention to detail

· GCP and IATA knowledge and current certification preferred, but training can be provided

· Excellent team player

· Strong organizational skills

· Strong computer proficiency, including electronic data entry, of research data, and excellent facility in Excel

· Ability to interact with study patients in a way that promotes site friendliness, intelligence and confidence in the studies in which we are participating, as well as knowing when to seek answers to questions you are unable to answer.

Responsibilities:

· Participating in all daily operations of clinical studies

· Screening, consenting, recruitment and selection of patients for studies through personal interviews and written communication with patients/families

· Tracking via paper and electronically, all recruitment activities

· Scheduling and preparing for patient visits

· Perform visits, including phlebotomy, blood sample processing and shipping, and data collection

· Electronic data entry, and processing and shipping of laboratory specimens, including dry ice shipments

· Regulatory maintenance for all clinical trials including initial and continuing submissions to central IRBs, annual renewals, protocol amendments and safety submissions, as well as tracking all IRB activities

· Regular communication with the study sponsors to ensure the protocol guidelines are maintained

· Performing other duties including administrative tasks including organizing and filing, as assigned by the clinical trials manager and principal investigators

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Dermatology

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person