Clinical Research Assistant

About the Role

Assists in the acquisition and analysis of patient information for multiple clinical research projects under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator(s) and Clinical Research Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to Principal Investigators to coordinate clinical research activities related to the department’s field of study and investigators’ specific study.
• Assists research physician in identification and follow-up of patients meeting criteria for inclusion in clinical research studies; ensures protocol eligibility requirements are met.
• Establishes and/or maintains study record for each participant.
• Interviews patient and/or family to explain the nature of the study, elicit cooperation, and gather information to complete the study questionnaire.
• Facilitates obtaining informed consent.
• May schedule patient appointments and call patients to complete documentation.
• May review medical records to abstract information necessary to complete forms.
• May request and follow up on missing data such as laboratory test results.
• Monitors adherence to protocol; alerts physician when laboratory tests ordered have not been performed, medication protocol not followed, etc.
• May perform research-based EKG’s, vital signs, blood spinning, and shipping of blood and tissue products, in accordance with protocol specifications.
• Collects and organizes patient data into appropriate format to facilitate data entry.
• Operates computer to enter study information into a database.
• Performs computer-assisted statistical analysis such as multiple antecedent variables, linear regression, frequencies, cross tabulations, using pre-packaged software.
• May write non-complex programs using computer and software-compatible language to reformat information, create new files, etc.
• Maintains computer equipment, arranges for internal/external service as necessary for repairs and maintenance.
• Prepares related graphs and charts of results from gathered data.
• Participates in quantitative and qualitative analyses of resultant information.
• May assist in planning research protocols.
• Coordinates activities of others assigned to research projects to interview patients, complete forms, or perform other tasks.
• Reviews literature pertaining to research being conducted to better understand the project and gather relevant information.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s Degree in Applied or Life Sciences or related area.
• Courses in research methodologies and microcomputer systems.
• Three to six months on-the-job experience to become familiar with specific research studies.
• Knowledge of theory and techniques of research methodology.
• Organizational skills to organize and prioritize own efforts on multiple projects and to gather research information, format appropriately for computer data entry, prepare and maintain records and reports.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and Hospital professionals to gather and exchange information.
• Analytical skills to participate in developing research protocols, perform statistical analyses, and participate in qualitative/quantitative analyses of research data.
• Technical ability to operate and maintain computer systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

Work Type: 8-4:30pm

Work Shift: Day

Daily Hours: 8 hours