Clinical Trials Associate 1

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

In your pivotal role as a Clinical Trials Associate 1, you will be performing a variety of duties involved in the collection, interpretation, and documentation of data in support of clinical trials with occasional guidance. You will be assisting in ensuring adherence to protocols, appropriate regulations, and deadlines.

Requirements

Associate's Degree (or equivalent experience) (Required)
1 year experience (Required)
RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION (Novice): Knowledgeable on all phases in the lifecycle of a sponsored research project. Well versed in and able to assist researchers in reducing compliance risks and assisting in routine and specialized processes.
MEDICAL RECORDS MANAGEMENT (Novice): Knowledge of how and where to store and maintain basic records associated with job assignments.
LABORATORY PRACTICES (Novice): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with laboratory practices.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree
Psychology or Neuroscience background
Prior clinical experience
Excellent time-management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

Assists in assessing patient eligibility by gathering and reviewing complete medical history of patient.
Collects and monitors all study patients records to document treatments and outcomes. Reports all adverse reactions according to VU and protocol guidelines.
Abstracts and records all patient data essential to the study onto required case report forms.
Sets up timeline of tests and required procedures for nurse.
Checks values from lab and rates toxicity levels
Coordinates with patient's PCP or testing facility to ensure tests or procedures are conducted as required.
Prepares kits for procedures, labels tubes, gives to nurse with specific times and dates for collection.
Freezes, spins, separates samples, and cultures as necessary. Mails to designated labs.
Calls or sends questionnaires to patients to check outcomes, survival rate, and quality of life and informs tumor registry, appropriate clinics, and hospital of patient status.
Examine data and records to ensure compliance with protocol.