Clinical Research Assistant - Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC)

University of Kansas Medical Center•Kansas City, MO

6d•$23 - $33•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Research Assistant supports entry-level clinical research activities at the University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (KU ADRC). The role works with multidisciplinary teams—including participants and their families, physicians, administrative staff, and sponsor and CRO representatives—to help coordinate clinical research. Activities include recruitment and eligibility pre-screening, data entry, regulatory file maintenance, study visit scheduling, and collecting study data within the scope of the position. KU ADRC is a National Institute on Aging P30-designated center conducting clinical trials, lifestyle intervention trials, drug and translational research, and basic science research. Its work also supports clinical care and dementia caregiver support, along with public education and workforce training. This is a hybrid position, with duties performed both onsite at KUMC and virtually. The position is regular, full-time, and hourly.

Requirements

Two years of relevant work experience; relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) certification through the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA).
Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) certification.
Applicable certification through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP).
Health care or clinical research experience.
Experience with medical terminology, common medical conditions, and medications.
Spanish fluency.
Computer skills.
Communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Organization skills.
Time management skills.

Responsibilities

Recruit and educate potential research participants and evaluate their potential eligibility for investigator-initiated and/or industry-sponsored studies; consult the study coordinator and/or principal investigator about eligibility as appropriate.
Conduct informed consent interviews with participants and study partners when delegated by the principal investigator, following ADRC standard operating procedures and assessing capacity to consent.
Use a surrogate consent form when appropriate.
Obtain medical records when appropriate and in accordance with institutional policies.
Collect, process, handle, and ship biological specimens according to study protocols and KUMC policy.
Maintain KUMC certification in biological specimen handling, shipping, and phlebotomy as appropriate.
Assist with study data collection within the scope of the role and experience, under study coordinator supervision.
Track and document study-related activities accurately and promptly.
Help maintain adequate study supply inventory for study visits.
Assist with study visit activities, including scheduling visits and procedures within protocol-specified parameters.
Assist the study coordinator with entering collected data into sponsor electronic databases within required timeframes.
Respond to database queries promptly and consult the study coordinator as needed.
Assist with timely and thorough filing of regulatory documents in Investigator Site Files.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage begins on day one.
Health expense accounts with employer contributions are available to employees participating in a qualifying health plan.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Additional voluntary insurance plans.
Paid vacation and sick time accrue upon hire.
Ten paid holidays.
One paid discretionary day after six months of employment.
Paid bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave after 12 months of employment.
Retirement program with an employer contribution.
Additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b).