Clinical Research Assistant - Neurology

University of Kansas Medical Center • Kansas City, MO

12d • $23 - $33

About The Position

The Clinical Research Assistant supports clinical trials within the Parkinson’s Disease Center by recruiting and educating patients, assessing eligibility, performing study procedures, and maintaining accurate trial and regulatory documentation. This role ensures compliance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines and provides updates to the Principal Investigator and research team.

Requirements

• Four (4) years in basic science, nursing or equivalent. Education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
• Six (6) month experience in clinical research, or equivalent.
• Experience with regulatory, FDA codes and guidelines for Good Clinical Practices.
• Communications
• Organization
• Interpersonal skills
• Time management
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's in basic science, nursing or related field.
• Experience in Neurology, Parkinson Disease Research.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and educate patients for clinical trials.
• Evaluate potential patient eligibility for clinical trials.
• Maintain source documents and case report forms (CRF's) for clinical trials.
• Perform subject visits procedures as needed per education and training.
• Maintain trial regulatory documentation including correspondence with sponsor, KUMC Human Subject Committee and subjects.
• Provide written and verbal reports to Principal Investigator and Project Manager as required.

Benefits

• Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan.
• Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays.
• One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment.
• A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level