Clinical Trials Research Assistant - Pediatrics Neurology
About The Position
The UI Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is seeking a self-motivated Research Assistant to support our research efforts in the division of Neurology. This role will involve coordination of clinical research studies in neuromuscular diseases, primarily but not exclusively in children. Specific activities include regulatory and administrative requirements for clinical studies, recruiting patients to participate in studies, ensuring that protocols are completed according to specifications, and data entry and reconciliation. The successful applicant will have one or more primary research protocols, and work closely with other coordinators assisting with related protocols. Attention to detail, reliability and excellent interpersonal skills are most important for success in the position. This is a specified term position.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in health sciences or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1-2 years previous research experience.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Previous experience working with pediatric patients & their families
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated high attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Clinical research experience
- Capable of working independently.
Responsibilities
- Read and understand complex protocols.
- Discuss protocols with potential study participants either in person or over the phone.
- Educate patients and families on scope of study, potential risks and benefits, possible alternatives, and study requirements for patient.
- Screen for subject eligibility and obtain informed consent for clinical trials/studies.
- Schedule patient visits within parameters specified in study protocol.
- Schedule trial-related procedures and visits.
- Meet with patients during study visits.
- Perform or assist with patient assessments and review of medical history.
- Assist with obtaining and processing of clinical trial specimens.
- Collect and enter clinical research data in a timely manner.
- Assist with determining validity of data obtained.
- Collect and maintain regulatory documents from subjects and assist in preparation of required regulatory forms and documentation according to protocol.
- Assist with resolution of monitoring visit issues.
- Serve as liaison to local health care practitioners, agencies, and sponsors.
- Report any reportable events to appropriate party.
- Assist with compliance of regulatory guidelines and proper maintenance of documents.
- Assist in budget development and monitoring for study.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
