Clinical Research Assoc

Texas Tech University • Lubbock, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Plans, organizes, and conducts research in assigned clinical department for use in own work or in projects of the institution by performing the following duties. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a field of study related to the clinical research trial plus one (1) year related experience; OR a combination of related education and/or experience to equal three (3) years
• Certified Clinical Research Professional as defined by The Society of Clinical Research Associates OR Ability to obtain certification as a Clinical Research Professional within two years from date of hire or upon elig

Responsibilities

• Assist with consenting new patients for research.
• Work with the doctor(s) to see which protocol best fits the patient.
• Send specimens for Biology studies; follow proper procedures for sending specimens, send copies of necessary protocol documents to pathology and lab.
• Keep all research notebooks up to date.
• Make sure recent clinic visits and hospital stays are in notebooks.
• Work with Pediatric Cancer Research Center Laboratory personnel to collect required info on all visits (expected and unexpected).
• Register new patients on the website after the patient has been consented and meets eligibility criteria per the treating physician.
• Report and follow up with outside institutions that patients have visited.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree