Clinical Research Study Assistant II - Neurology
About The Position
The clinical research study assistant II will participate, under direction, in clinical research study activities to help support the work in the lab of Dr. Rob Naismith, Professor of Neurology, as well as with a clinical trial research team of over ten research coordinators and a research nurse. The position screens, obtains consent, and enrolls participants in our industry sponsored clinical trials. This is an opportunity to work alongside a mission to combat MS and help support over three thousand patients with MS. Our clinical research program includes dozens of studies sponsored through the NIH, Department of Defense, National MS Society, and various pharmaceutical companies. About the research: https://trottermultiplesclerosiscenter.wustl.edu/clinical-studies/ For more information on MS: https://www.nationalmssociety.org/understanding-ms/what-is-ms
Requirements
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
- Certifications/Professional Licenses: Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
- Work Experience: Administrative Or Research (2 Years)
- Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
- Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirements).
Nice To Haves
- Strong ability to communicate effectively with individuals.
- Detail-oriented approach to tasks.
- Conducted informed consent discussions with patients participating in clinical trials, ensuring they understood the study's purpose, procedures, risks, and benefits.
- Education: Associate degree
- Skills: Clinical Trials, Data Collection Methods, Detail-Oriented, Diagnostic Testing, Interpersonal Communication, Oral Communications, Organizing, Screenings, Written Communication
Responsibilities
- Participates in the recruitment of study participants as identified in related protocol; visits with study participants to explain study, screens for eligibility and obtains informed consent of participants.
- Completes all necessary paperwork/documentation according to study protocol; obtains consent, interviews study subjects and schedules follow-ups as needed.
- Performs basic/scripted assessments to confirm eligibility to participate in study; explains and schedules laboratory and diagnostic procedures and/or treatment as required in the study; refers participants to basic resources as necessary.
- Collects data from study participants, medical records, interviews, questionnaires, diagnostic tests and other sources; performs basic evaluation and interpretation of collected data and prepares appropriate reports and documentation as necessary; prepares and distributes study packets and information.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
