UNIV - Clinical Research Assistant - Surgery: Clinical Trials

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

1d•$37,200 - $59,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Surgery, Division of Transplant Surgery Research is actively recruiting for a Clinical Research Assistant. The Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for coordination of investigator-initiated transplant studies for the Department of Surgery as directed by the Principal Investigator. This person will also conduct all research in adherence with the FDA Code of Federal Regulations, "Good Clinical Practices", and adhere to the MUSC IRB regulations for the protection of human subjects.

Requirements

A high school diploma and four years of relevant program experience.
Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent)
Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)
Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)
Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent)
Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent)
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Frequent)
Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. (Frequent)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree.
Works independently with minimal supervision.
Must exercise judgment and discretion.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Must be able to communicate effectively.
A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.
Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent)
Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)
Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent)

Responsibilities

Ensure study-required clinical elements and tests are conducted and collected according to the protocol.
Conduct simple study visits per study protocol.
Obtain and document informed consent under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
Maintain accurate informed consent documents for later review.
Screen and prescreen potential patients for their assigned research studies.
Maintain screening and enrollment logs, as required, and provide periodic updates to the study team.
Complete case reports forms and other source documents in a timely manner.
Create simple data collection forms, when required, to capture protocol specific data.
Perform simple data entry to study databases in a timely manner.
Be responsible for the resolution of study specific queries within the EDC system.