Community Clinical Research Educator Intern

Care Access • Houston, TX

8h • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Community Clinical Research Educator Intern who is deeply passionate about promoting awareness and education of clinical research, and access to clinical trials, to diverse communities. This role is a field-based position within the Community Engagement department of Care Access, a global health research and clinical trials company.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability in networking, partnership building, and event organization.
• Proficiency in using modern technology for communication and data management.
• Strong understanding of participant confidentiality and ethical considerations in clinical research.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 3-4 years of demonstrated clinical and/or education experience
• Proven track record of autonomous project initiation and completion
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License (Valid / Authorized to Drive in Canada and the US)
• Must have and maintain safe driving record and submit to Motor Vehicle Record Check

Nice To Haves

• Multilingual is a plus.
• Direct participant education or experience creating community networks and engaging and developing community partnerships are preferred.
• Healthcare credentialing and advanced scientific or public health education are strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with the execution 3-4 large Future of Medicine screening events per month.
• Provide education about the Future of Medicine program, clinical research, and general information about participation in research studies.
• Perform the Informed Consent process with event attendees. Review all elements of the ICF with the participant and assess their understanding to ensure the protection of human participants in clinical research.
• Deliver clear, engaging presentations to both individuals and groups.
• Be well-versed in Care Access programs to be able to answer participant questions using effective communication tactics.
• Collaborate with internal Care Access teams to strategize and execute community engagement activities.
• Support the larger clinical research team, ensuring seamless transitions for participants interested in participating in clinical trials
• Interact in a positive, professional manner with participants, sponsor representatives, investigators and Care Access personnel and management
• Propose suggestions for improving Future of Medicine events based on managerial direction
• Provide support and knowledge sharing to more junior team members on the team

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Paid Holidays
• 100% Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Bi-weekly HSA employer contribution
• Company paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern