Clinical Research Assistant - Neurosurgery
About The Position
Works under direct supervision and assists research coordinators with organizing, gathering and compiling clinical research data. Tracks and maintains credentialing documentation for staff and all researchers participating in clinical trials in accordance with IRB regulations. May provide clerical and technical support to ensure adherence to research protocols and quality of information received. Performs a variety of research, data base and clerical duties in support of clinical trials to assist investigators in organizing, gathering and compiling clinical research data. Organizes and maintains documentation required for clinical trial(s). Informs Principal Investigator and/or designated individual on any issues concerning patient’s response to treatment/medication/ any adverse effects overall to patients. Assists Principal Investigator with IRB filings and annual reviews. May assist in the enrollment of human subjects.
Requirements
- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in research or clinical setting preferred.
- Clinical research, including chart review, outcomes data collection, and study coordination.
- Data management and analysis, with strong familiarity in REDCap, Excel, and basic statistical tools.
- Electronic medical record systems, particularly Epic.
- Professional interaction with patients and clinical teams in a clinical or hospital setting.
- Prior experience working on IRB-regulated studies or within an academic medical center.
- Ability to commit to a full-time, 40-hour, Monday–Friday schedule.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and reliability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfort interacting professionally with patients, physicians, and clinical staff.
- Ability to manage sensitive patient information and complete hospital onboarding/HIPAA training.
- Competence with REDCap (preferred, but optional), Excel, and basic data-management tasks.
- Ability to work in-person on clinic days in Center City and King of Prussia clinics.
- Willingness to occasionally attend early-morning OR cases when needed.
- Strong self-motivation and ability to handle multiple ongoing projects.
Nice To Haves
- REDCap (preferred, but optional)
Responsibilities
- Organizing, gathering and compiling clinical research data.
- Tracking and maintaining credentialing documentation for staff and all researchers participating in clinical trials in accordance with IRB regulations.
- Providing clerical and technical support to ensure adherence to research protocols and quality of information received.
- Organizing and maintaining documentation required for clinical trial(s).
- Informing Principal Investigator and/or designated individual on any issues concerning patient’s response to treatment/medication/ any adverse effects overall to patients.
- Assisting Principal Investigator with IRB filings and annual reviews.
- Assisting in the enrollment of human subjects.
Benefits
- Medical (including prescription)
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
