Clinical Orthopaedic Research Assistant (CORA)
About The Position
The Clinical Orthopaedic Research Assistant coordinates and supports clinical research projects across campuses and multiple research divisions. The role involves conducting research while maintaining patient confidentiality and carrying out studies in accordance with research protocols, hospital standard operating procedures, and IRB requirements. The assistant works with research and hospital staff, study subjects and families, and clinical faculty and staff. This position offers opportunities to build professional relationships, participate in research activities, and gain experience intended to support a career in medicine or research.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Must be self-motivated, take direction, ask questions, and respond to feedback.
- Ability to work successfully both independently and in group settings.
- Ability to work at a fast pace with attention to detail.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Nice To Haves
- Office, research, or health care experience preferred.
- Experience with electronic medical records preferred.
Responsibilities
- Complete required trainings and perform research while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Coordinate and facilitate new and existing clinical research projects.
- Collaborate with staff to resolve issues and meet project deadlines.
- Complete administrative tasks, including scanning and filing clinical research forms and documents.
- Coordinate with research and hospital staff to execute studies according to research protocols, hospital standard operating procedures, and IRB requirements.
- Screen and recruit potential study subjects.
- Present and discuss studies with potential subjects and their families; obtain and document informed consent; contact subjects to acquire information and schedule and confirm follow-up visits.
- Contribute to process development, data collection and management, record keeping, and database or registry maintenance.
- Assist with general clinical research department tasks across campuses and multiple research divisions.
- Contribute to internal and industry-sponsored audits and maintain regulatory documentation.
- Assist with disseminating research findings, potentially including conference abstracts, posters, lectures, presentations, and manuscript development.
- Engage with research teams, clinical faculty, and staff, including through conferences, meetings, and observation of clinics or surgeries.
- Conduct literature reviews and, when requested, share findings to support learning and research efforts.
- Attend study team meetings, hospital-wide meetings, and conferences as assigned.
- Perform other reasonably related duties assigned by a supervisor or management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
