Intern, Clinical Trial Navigator I

Javara•Winston-Salem, NC

About The Position

The Intern, Clinical Trial Navigator I supports Javara’s clinical research activities under the guidance of Clinical Trial Navigators and the research team. The intern helps process study deliveries, maintain study data and records, prepare for study visits, and may assist with clinical tasks such as processing and packaging laboratory specimens or drawing blood. Participant safety and well-being are primary responsibilities. The intern completes required compliance and study-specific training, reviews protocols and procedures, gathers research information, and supports meetings and administrative work. The position operates in a professional environment with usually light to moderate noise. A drug screen and background check are required. Duties may change, and reasonable accommodations may be made for the position’s physical requirements.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited two- or four-year college, or a recent graduate of a four-year college.
Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly word-processing software.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
High initiative and ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Promote Javara’s mission and uphold patient safety, well-being, integrity, and excellence.
Assist Clinical Trial Navigators and CTN Assistants with processing study deliveries, data entry, database maintenance, and updating site-specific data and records.
Shadow a Clinical Trial Navigator during study visits.
May assist with clinical tasks, including processing and packaging laboratory specimens and drawing blood.
May help with study visits and prepare documentation, such as Informed Consent Forms, for research participants.
Prioritize the safety and protection of clinical trial participants.
Complete required compliance and study-specific training, including training on adverse events and serious adverse events, and complete a familiarization project.
Research and gather documentation on clinical research interests and Javara’s healthcare partners.
Review Javara’s Standard Operating Procedures, informed consent processes, and demographic, medical history, and concomitant medication forms, and discuss them with a supervisor.
Complete training or review instructions for designated tasks before performing them.
Review study protocols for studies assigned by the research team.
Prepare information and research materials for site meetings; attend meetings and document notes; type documents, drafts, and reports; organize documents; and update calendars or SharePoint as needed.
Answer phones and run errands as needed.
Attend company functions, networking events, teleconferences, and webinars.
Comply with applicable college or university internship requirements.