Senior Clinical Research Assistant

Overview

Velocity Clinical Research is an owned and integrated research site organization, providing excellence in patient care, high quality data and fully integrated research sites. At Velocity, we align our values and behaviors to give our employees the best chance of delivering on our brand promise: to bring innovative medical treatments to patients. We are committed to making clinical trials succeed by generating high quality data from as many patients as possible, as quickly as possible while providing exemplary patient care at every step.

As an employee of Velocity, you are the most integral part of our mission. For talented candidates who perform at a high level, Velocity will invest to support career advancement and reward performance. Whether you are new to clinical research or are an industry veteran, we invite you to apply to Velocity.

Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and company holidays, 401(k) retirement plan with company-match, and an annual incentive program.

Summary:

The Senior Clinical Research Assistant collaborates with the Clinical Operations Team to develop strategies, conduct allocated tasks and oversee personnel delegated to Research Assistant and Support Associate roles

Responsibilities

Role & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the conduct of clinical trials in accordance with the study protocol, GCP, ICH Guidelines, and Velocity’s SOPs
• Communicate effectively and professionally with coworkers, leadership, study subjects, sponsors, CROs, and vendors
• Apply good documentation practices when collecting and correcting data, transferring data to sponsor/CRO data capture systems and resolving queries
• Maintain confidentiality of patient protected health information, sponsor confidential information and Velocity confidential information
• Assist in ensuring patient safety is upheld and all adverse events, serious adverse events, and adverse events of special interest are followed and reported in accordance with the protocol and Velocity SOPs
• Assist in ensuring all data is entered into the sponsor's and/or vendor’s data portal and all queries are resolved in a timely manner
• Assist in ensuring staff are delegated and trained appropriately and training is accurately documented
• Perform clinical duties (e.g. drug preparation and administration, fibroscan, phlebotomy, ECG, lab processing) within scope of the protocol and local law and regulations.
• Promote respect for cultural diversity and conventions with all individuals.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• High School Graduate and/or technical degree with a minimum of 4 years clinical research experience as a Support Associate, Research Assistant or relevant position

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Phlebotomy if applicable and required by state law
• Intramuscular dose administration and preparation if applicable and required by state law

Required Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology
• Proficient in the use the following technology: Computers, Microsoft Office software, fax, copier, and multi-line telephone.
• Proficient ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient verbal, written, and organizational skills
• Proficient interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient ability to work as a team player
• Proficient ability to read, write, and speak English
• Proficient ability to multi-task
• Proficient ability to follow written guidelines
• Proficient ability to work independently, plan and prioritize multiple deliverables and objectives
• Proficient ability to be flexible/adapt as daily schedule may change rapidly
• Must be detail oriented
• Proficient problem solving and strategic decision making ability.
• Proficient in accepting individual responsibility for actions taken and demonstrating professionalism when judged, critiqued and/or praised.
• Proficient leader, mentor and team builder

Required Physical Abilities:

• Sit or stand for long periods of time
• Communicate in person and by a telephone
• Limited walking required
• Limited to lifting up to 30 pounds

NOTE: The above Job Description is intended to communicate the general function of the mentioned position and by no means should be considered an exhaustive or complete outline of the specific tasks and functions that will be required. Additionally, specific tasks and duties of the position are subject to change as the Company, the department and circumstances change. All employees are expected to perform their duties within their ability as required by the job and/or as requested by management.