Clinical Research Assistant

Balboa Nephrology • Chula Vista, CA

2d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Assistant will provide the Clinical Research Coordinator with direct clinical and administrative data management assistance regarding the collection and reporting of delegated trials. With the ability for high level thinking and attention to detail, the Research Assistant will cross-check, create, record, report, and distribute study related information for regular review by the Clinical Research Coordinator.

Requirements

• A High School diploma and one year of experience, preferably in clinical research, human medicine, end stage disease or an equivalent combination of education and experience; knowledge and abilities relevant to the successful conduct of the Research Assistant position.
• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation to travel locally between sites.
• Experience with study protocols and a record of successful collection, recording, and reporting of data with written and online databases.
• Exhibits the capacity to work unattended and complete delegated tasks by specified dates.
• Demonstrates experience to independently review data for completeness and quality assurance related to the collection and reporting of clinical data.
• Experience in HIPAA and GCP/ICH including federal and local record management.
• While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, read, write, type and respond in English and understand clinical/medical vocabulary written and spoken.
• Vision requirements include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and see color.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds unassisted; ability to stand for extended periods of time and to perform repetitive stooping, walking, stretching, reaching and some sitting; ability to use full range of body motions required to lift patients, wear a lead apron, and lift and move supplies.
• Must be able to safely ascend and descend stairs as a core part of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when no elevator or lift is present.
• Job required tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, tissues or potential spills or splashes. Use of appropriate personal protection measures is required for every healthcare provider in these positions.
• Require to routinely use standard office equipment such as laptop, computer, mouse, and photocopier.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in CKD, Dialysis or Renal transplantation.
• Experience working in EDC, CTMS and EMR systems.
• Skilled in lab techniques, processing, and shipping of human biologics.
• Established experience in medical terminology.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Timely EDC, CTMS, and other study related vendor portal data entry.
• Cross-checking for accuracy of all data in online portals or vendors.
• Subject visit tracking and scheduling per protocol.
• CRO and Sponsor related scheduling & correspondence support for the Clinical Research Coordinator.
• Assist in source creation, recording, reporting, and cataloging.
• Aids in maintaining federal and GCP/ICH compliance during the conduct of trials.
• Perform, record, and report delegated study visit tasks per protocol ie; subject intake, EKG’s and trial specific biologic sample collection.
• Collect, process, and ship trial specific biologic samples per protocol.
• Manage and maintain trial related supply inventory.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental & vision on the 1st of the month 30 days after hire.
• Employer contribution of up to 7.5% of annual pay for your 401K.
• Generous paid time off plus 8 paid holidays, a birthday float day off and a mental health day!
• Company paid life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED