Research Assistant

Job title: Research Assistant 1

Duration: 1 Year

Location: Hammond, LA (70403)

This position's starting pay is: $29.00/hr.

Schedule: Part-Time Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 8am to 5pm- 24 hours/week

Further Job Description Notes

Additional Skills/Qualifications: Review charts, prescreen referrals, EDC entry and query resolution, visit scheduling and reminders, update study portals, patient education; regulatory binder upkeep, maintain study supplies, collect vital signs, community outreach, experience with Athena, Medidata Rave, Cardiovascular trial experience

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 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 maintenance of regulatory documentation
• Schedule subject visits and generate appropriate reports and documents for research subjects prior to visits
• Input visit data into Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) to track patient visits and procedures completed against the study budget
• Processing of required lab specimens, labeling 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

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