Clinical Research Assistant I, Neurology
About The Position
Works under the direction of an Investigator(s) with general supervision, to primarily provide ongoing data management for local and national research studies. May coordinate observational (non-treatment) studies. The Neurology Department is looking to hire a full time Clinical Research Assistant I to assist with ongoing clinical research studies. The Clinical Research Assistant will work on recruiting Mandarin speaking older adults from an affordable housing community to participate in a pilot study for a group intervention for addressing loneliness and preventing cognitive decline. After receiving training, the clinical research assistant will facilitate the group interactions and conduct assessments at baseline and follow-up timepoints. The ideal candidate will be fluent in both English and Mandarin (Able to speak, write, and understand fluently)
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
Nice To Haves
- (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements.
- (CPRAED) CPR AED may be required based on affiliate location requirements
- The ideal candidate will be fluent in both English and Mandarin (Able to speak, write, and understand fluently)
Responsibilities
- Enters data into case report forms or other data collection system based on research study. Assists with maintenance of study level documentation.
- Assists with data queries and possible edits for accuracy.
- Compiles data for regulatory requirements and /or deadlines for local or sponsor submissions.
- Maintains existing databases and ensures data integrity.
- Understands visit schedules, criteria and protocol requirements for routine and low complexity trials (e.g., questionnaire, data registry, scripted); schedules research visits.
- Assists research staff by completing research protocol related tasks.
- Assists with preparing annual reports and/or modifications to institutional review board (IRB). This may include reportable events (UPIRSO).
- Reviews and abstracts information from medical records including eligibility criteria.
- Recruits and enrolls patients in research study that may include consenting patients after training and with supervision.
- Assists with ordering and maintaining research supplies following university/department procedures, ensuring that equipment is in good working order.
- With adequate training and supervision, assists with collecting and processing specimens following established procedures/protocols.
- Assists in preparing studies for closeout, (e.g. packing files, documenting files for storage, shipping extra supplies back to sponsor).
- With adequate training/credentialing and supervision, performs study procedures such as phlebotomy, vital signs, and EKG's needed for research study. Based on research study, other procedures/equipment/services may be required.
- Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
