Clinical Research Assistant I

CENTER FOR VETERANS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION•Minneapolis, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Veterans Research and Education (CVRE), whose mission is helping to support innovative research and education initiatives that improve the health and well-being of Veterans, is seeking a Research Assistant. The Research Assistant is responsible for collecting and processing data for IRB approved projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s (BA/BS) or above from an accredited college or university in public health, sociology, psychology, or related allied health field or actively working toward a degree in one of the mentioned areas.
Basic experience with trouble-shooting devices and software settings.
Experience in coordinating multiple task and project elements with differing timelines and completion deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, human subjects’ protections, and federal regulations relating to clinical research.
Must be a US citizen

Nice To Haves

Prior research experience is preferred
Research Assistant experience dealing with data collection and data storage, human subject studies, and institutional review board processes.
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, human subjects’ protections, and federal regulations related to clinical research.
Prior research experience is preferred, including data collection and data storage, human subjects’ studies, and institutional review board process.
Some programming knowledge
Familiarity with Qualtrics is preferred.

Responsibilities

Actively recruit patients to the study and perform relevant screenings for study criteria.
Initiate, coordinate, and manage all aspects of the study process.
Communicate and collaborate with the IRB.
Engage the patient in the consent process.
Administer local computer-based assessments of psychosocial functioning, mental health, and related measures.
Maintain timely completion of regulatory documents locally.
Communicate on a regular basis with the coordinating center.
Develop systems improvements for conduct of the study locally.
Organize and participate in outreach and engagement events with the local Veteran community.
Maintain the schedule of the project.
Coordinate activities with study personnel at other sites to facilitate consistency in implementing the study protocol, sharing of ideas, and problem solving locally.
Submit necessary reports.
Maintain the essential documents in electronic format.
Facilitate and/or participate in the orientation of new professional staff.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement process changes.
Communicate and negotiate with all levels of the organization regarding system problems and recommended solutions.
Perform complex tasks, coordinate processes, and get involved in decision-making.
Other duties assigned.