Clinical Research Assistant

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

15h•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

A Clinical Research Assistant assists with the conduct of clinical research-related activities, including but not limited to patient recruitment and enrollment, collecting patient information, completing case report forms, and data entry. This position typically reports to the Principal Investigator, Clinical Research Manager, or Clinical Research Coordinator. This job is a pre-entry position for the Clinical Research Coordinator career path. Within its specialized support duties, it receives moderate supervision. Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. The assignments are semi-routine in nature, including collecting and entering data and working with the study coordinator to ensure their accuracy and integrity, in strict adherence to study protocols. Requires knowledge and experience with basic computer skills and web-based applications.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Assists with the evaluation of potential research participants with the study team and Principal Investigator.
Assists with screening, enrollment, and retainment of study participants at the site.
Schedules participant site visits and maintains records.
Assists Clinical Research Coordinators and site study team in recording data on each study participant for each visit according to research protocol.
Assists with the implementation of procedures and activities of assigned study protocols.
Participates in coordinating, preparing, and conducting site monitoring visits, audits, and inspections.
Collects vitals and assists study coordinator with patient visits at the site.
Collects study specimens according to the protocol which may include phlebotomy, processing, and preparation for shipping.
Performs data entry for clinical trials.
Assists with site quality assurance and tracks regulatory submissions.
Performs other duties as assigned.