Clinical Research Assistant_Research

Planned Parenthood•Tacoma, WA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Research Assistant will provide support and assistance to the Clinical Research Manager and Clinical Research Coordinators (CRC) in the planning and execution of PPGNHAIK clinical research studies. The Clinical Research Assistant will work with all aspects of PPGNHAIK clinical research studies as a part of the PPGNHAIK Research Department team. This role involves recruiting, screening, and scheduling research subjects, enrolling subjects, and ensuring accurate data collection and entry. The assistant will also perform patient care responsibilities within job scope and as required for study tasks, and collect and process biological samples, including blood, urine, and swab samples.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum 1 year of college-level coursework in life sciences or health related field or equivalent experience in the health care field.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1-year experience in healthcare or healthcare-related field preferred.
Experience in medical research or research-related activities preferred.
Proficient computer skills and software skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office software and EPIC.
Medical Assistant certification with phlebotomy preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides support to research-related projects in conjunction with the CRCs and under the supervision of the Clinical Research Manager and Director of Research/PI.
Works collaboratively with Health Center Staff, other members of the Research team, the Clinical Research Manager, and the Director of Research/Principle Investigator.
Performs centers tasks including, but limited to, preparing exam rooms, taking clients to exam rooms, assisting clinicians with appropriate for study task, and a variety of tasks which require demonstrating knowledge of universal precautions, sterile technique and hazardous waste disposals.
Works in collaboration with the Research team to support the daily logistics and study operations of research studies across multiple health centers.
Recruits, screens and schedule potential research subjects for studies.
Conducts informed consent and enrolls subjects into research studies.
Collects, processes, packages, and monitor storage of biological samples collected during research studies.
Ensures timely shipment of samples as directed by protocols and in compliance with relevant regulations concerning shipping of biological samples.
Monitors inventory of supplies needed for conducting research studies at assigned locations.
Communicates with lead study coordinator or Clinical Research Manager regarding supply inventory and assists with ordering supplies as needed.
Coordinates daily enrollment with health center team to integrate enrollment into clinic flow for the day.
Responsible for study data, including timely data entry, maintaining study logs and other documents, and ensuring the quality of case report forms and source documents.
Performs quality assurance (QA) tasks as directed by study QA plan.
Distributes recruitment materials in health centers or online.
Supports training of new research staff and/or health center staff participating in research tasks.