Research Assistant I - Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery
About The Position
The position is with the Research Division for Cardiothoracic and vascular surgery. The main duties and scope are as assigned by the principal investigator and briefly entail - keeping the study up with the regulatory requirements of FDA and Institutional review board, consenting, data collection, coordinating communication and documentation between sponsored projects office, clinical care team and study sponsors, preparing progress reports for the FDA regulated studies, and preparing documents and database for study monitor visits. Position Summary: The Research Assistant I, under general supervision, conducts basic/ translational research which may include animal work and other activities according to research protocol. Research activities may include some or all of the following: handling biological samples, laboratory experiments and activities, and data collection.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required
- May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement
- None (minimum experience)
- General knowledge of research fields
Nice To Haves
- Clinical background in medicine or nursing
- Sponsored/industry clinical research background
Responsibilities
- Keeping the study up with the regulatory requirements of FDA and Institutional review board
- Consenting
- Data collection
- Coordinating communication and documentation between sponsored projects office, clinical care team and study sponsors
- Preparing progress reports for the FDA regulated studies
- Preparing documents and database for study monitor visits
- Performs laboratory experiments and activities to support research objectives
- Collects, organize and prepares research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers
- Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed
- Maintains clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment
- Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff
- Stays abreast of new and updated procedures and protocols for the research laboratory
- Maintains compliance with required training
- May participate in continuing education programs, seminars, and workshops
- May coordinate the work of technicians to ensure efficient, timely and high-quality results
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
- 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time - around 37-38 days per year)
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Retirement/pension plan
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts
- Access to wellness programs
- Employee discounts (entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.)
- Resources for child and elder care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
