Clinical Research Assistant – Dementia and Aging

Pavir•Palo Alto, CA

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About The Position

Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) supports the nation's second largest research program conducted among the VA Hospitals and is looking for a full-time Clinical Research Assistant. The Clinical Research Assistant will perform duties related to the Veteran community and community outreach and coordination of clinical studies on dementia and aging patients from diverse backgrounds in the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System VA and the greater Bay Area. The goal of the project is to do community outreach, recruitment, and education of Veterans, health professionals, patients, and their families in English and Spanish about dementia with a special focus on Veterans and VA employees. The Outreach and Education Coordinator will be working closely with the community outreach team in addition to daily contact with a large number of patients and families in the community. BENEFITS PAVIR is delighted to offer a robust and comprehensive employee benefits package with exceptional offerings such as health, dental and vision insurance, 14 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick pay policies, a 401(k) with a fully vested 6% company match and 3% profit sha re, a wellness program, commuter benefits, and professional development training. Plus, we pay for life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance. ABOUT PALO ALTO VETERANS INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH (PAVIR) PAVIR engages in the administration of funds and providing support for the conduct of research at the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) to find new and improved ways to combat human disease and help people with disabilities. At PAVIR we work with more than 160 uniquely talented medical scientists. Our researchers have an active appointment with the VA Palo Alto Health Care System and maintain academic appointments with Stanford University. We recruit and retain talented employees who believe in making a difference in the lives of others through innovative health research. PAVIR is a nonprofit foundation affiliated with the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). As a condition of employment, all PAVIR employees are required to have an approved appointment with VA and complete a background check before they can commence work. PAVIR is pleased to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Veterans, and Individuals with a Disability are encouraged to apply. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [email protected] - Human Resources

Requirements

Two-year college degree
Valid CA Driver License
0-1 year of relevant experience (can include undergraduate experience)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or above in health care, social work, education, communication or in a related field
Bilingual, able to read, write and speak Spanish proficiently
Society of Clinical Research Associates or Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) certification
2-4 years of related experience
Familiarity with REDCAP databases
1+ years of in human subject research, including experience recruiting subjects for clinical studies
Fluent Spanish speaker desired: able to read, write and speak in Spanish proficiently, preferred
Must be available to occasionally work evening and weekend hours to conduct community events
Deep understanding of the culture of Veterans from various eras and cultures
Strong interest in dementia and clinical research
Practical knowledge of IRB and regulatory requirements
Strong knowledge of research procedures gained through education or experience
Knowledge of VA and its health care system in regards to clinical research studies preferred
Demonstrated ability to work with human study participants
Experience recruiting subjects for clinical studies
Familiarity and ability to apply standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the research field
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, etc
Ability to quickly learn and master computer programs
Ability to use and apply analytical and mathematical skills effectively

Responsibilities

Serve as contact with research participants, sponsors, and regulatory agencies
Assist in developing recruitment strategies, screening and enrolling participants into studies
Collect and manage participant and patient data for clinical research projects
Interact with the principal investigator regularly, ensuring patient safety and adherence to proper study conduct
Monitor recruitment of study subjects, data completion, and protocol deviations
Prepare regular progress reports on these matters and propose and implement strategies to keep team on target, with input from the principal investigator as needed
Schedule sessions, help with obtaining written informed consent, and run participants through their respective protocols
Ensure essential documentation and recording of patient and research data in appropriate files per institutional and regulatory requirements
Manage research project databases, develop flow sheets and other study related documents, and complete study documents/case report forms
Conduct quality assessment of data in project redcap database
Coordinate community educational outreach events about dementia and aging in English and/or Spanish
Foster community relationships
Assist in creating outreach materials and utilize materials created by Principal Investigator (PI) and the team to conduct small educational events to increase dementia awareness in the community
Interview community participants to identify their educational needs
Assist the PI and the team to create educational materials based on community needs analyses
Participate in site monitoring visits and regulatory audits
Prepare regulatory submissions and ensure Institutional Review Board (IRB) renewals are completed
Assist RDIS submissions and annual reports
Ensure compliance with research protocols
Review and audit case report forms for completion and accuracy with source documents
Other tasks as assigned