Clinical Research Assistant - RI Gene Therapy

Nationwide Children's Hospital

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About The Position

Overview: The Flanigan laboratory seeks a clinical research assistant to participate in cleaning and analysis of data contained within a large database of genetic and clinical information from subjects with muscular dystrophy. The majority of time (~80%) will be spent curating this database, based upon specific directions from the principal investigator and subinvestigators; harmonizing data collection; validating data; working closely with investigators to prepare data for statistical analysis; and participating in the preparation of for publication/presentation. A minority of time (~20%) will be spent in contact with subjects for consenting or updating clinical records, under the oversight of the Center for Gene Therapy clinical research services team. Job Description Summary: Supports the working groups of the Biospecimen Core Resource (BCR) of The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) project. Supports the leadership and staff of the BCR by conducting various clerical, organizational, and logistical tasks. Job Description: Essential Functions: Collects and organizes research data for analysis. Maintains accurate and complete records of research findings. Assists in the preparation of scientific publications, abstracts, posters, presentations, and grant proposals. Prepares and submits regulatory documents and study protocols for approval. Maintains office supplies and equipment. Places requests for additional equipment as needed. Coordinates all travel related to Clinical Outreach training sessions, TCGA Steering committee meetings, TCGA workshops, etc. Prepares reimbursement requests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work-related experience, required.
• Understanding of medical terminology, required.
• Working knowledge of PCs and word processing and data management software, required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, required.
• Must be goal-oriented, self-directive, and creative with the ability to actively participate as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Collects and organizes research data for analysis.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of research findings.
• Assists in the preparation of scientific publications, abstracts, posters, presentations, and grant proposals.
• Prepares and submits regulatory documents and study protocols for approval.
• Maintains office supplies and equipment.
• Places requests for additional equipment as needed.
• Coordinates all travel related to Clinical Outreach training sessions, TCGA Steering committee meetings, TCGA workshops, etc.
• Prepares reimbursement requests.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees