What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant position at The Jones Center Clinical Research?
Overview
The Research Assistant (RA) is responsible for clinical and administrative tasks at the research site in support of the Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) conducting the clinical trials at the site. The RA will perform tasks to facilitate participant visits, monitoring visits, and other activities being performed by the CRCs at the site.
Responsibilities
- Process laboratory specimens according to lab manuals
- Unpackage supplies received from sponsors
- File documents
- Prepare and distribute documents for investigator signatures
- Answer phone calls and record detailed messages
- Record temperatures daily
- Understand the purpose of all trials at the site and be able to speak to potential participants in clinic and over the phone to gauge their interest in participating in a trial.
- Prescreen the EMR for potential participants for trials
- Schedule participants for study visits
- Confirm visits with participants, providing essential reminders as applicable.
- Travel to and attend Investigator Meetings, conferences, and other research-related meetings
- Review and develop familiarity with each study protocol
- Upload, file, and maintain essential documents for each trial
- Facilitate efficient and smooth workday at the site
- Support and model teamwork and a positive work environment at the site
- Perform other job-related duties as requested and required
Skills
- Superior communication and organizational skills
- Foundational knowledge of medical terminology
- Able to demonstrate and model teamwork
- Knowledgeable of Good Clinical Practice, ICH Guidelines, and HIPAA
- Strong work ethic and ability to establish rapport with participants and investigators
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
- Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multi-task
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Capable of establishing and maintaining working relationships with colleagues, patients, sponsors, and other clients
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Clinic
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $23