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

University of Kansas Medical Center•Kansas City, KS

4d•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), a National Institute on Aging P30-designated center conducting clinical trials, lifestyle intervention trials, drug and translational research, and basic science research. The position works with multidisciplinary teams, including participants and families, physicians, administrative staff, sponsors, and contract research organization representatives, to support study coordination and research activities. This is a hybrid position requiring work both onsite at KUMC and virtually. The role supports participant recruitment and eligibility screening, informed consent activities as delegated and appropriate to training, study data collection, specimen handling, visit scheduling, database entry, and regulatory file maintenance under applicable protocols, institutional policies, and supervision. The position is regular, full-time, and hourly. The posted pay range is $22.88–$33.17 per hour.

Requirements

Two years of relevant work experience; relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Computer skills.
Communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Organization skills.
Time management skills.

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.

Responsibilities

Recruit and educate potential research participants and evaluate their potential eligibility for investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored studies.
Consult with the study coordinator and/or principal investigator about potential participant eligibility as appropriate.
Conduct informed consent interviews with participants and study partners when delegated by the principal investigator and appropriate to training and experience.
Follow ADRC standard operating procedures for obtaining consent from cognitively normal and cognitively impaired individuals; assess capacity to consent and use surrogate consent forms 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 on time.
Help maintain adequate study supply inventory for study visits.
Assist with study visit activities, including scheduling visits and procedures within protocol requirements.
Enter collected data into sponsor electronic databases within required timeframes, with assistance from the study coordinator.
Respond to database queries promptly and consult with 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 beginning on day one.
Health expense accounts with employer contributions for employees participating in a qualifying health plan.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Additional voluntary insurance plans.
Paid vacation and sick time accruing upon hire.
Ten paid holidays.
One paid discretionary day after six months of employment.
Paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave after 12 months of employment.
Retirement program with an employer contribution.
Additional voluntary 457 or 403b retirement programs.