Research Assistant II

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Richfield, MN

5d • $16 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides lead administrative support to the research site, executing and ensuring completion of all activities of the team by coordinating and assisting patients and visitors visiting the site. Acts as the firstline contact for patients and visitors. Ensures high standards of service and an outstanding patient experience in relation to communication, information and engagement with patients. Essential Functions: Coordinates, oversees and provides direction for the completion of administrative functions on assigned trials. Welcomes patients and all visitors upon arrival at the site. Completes data entry and visit completion information and manage the diary system, ensuring data is accurate and up to date at all times. Schedules patients for follow-up visits, external appointments, transport, etc. Conducts reminder telephone calls to patients to confirm visits. Prepares all relevant patient documentation as per protocol and local regulations ahead of appointment. May collect medical history information for potential patients, liaising with medical facilities and networks to collect patient files, documentation and other relevant information as may be required as per protocol. Collects and tracks patient notes, lab results and questionnaires to facilitate prompt reviewing. Assists with the collection of patient SDV from local medical professional. Maintains a presentable, safe and clean reception area to enhance the patient and visitor experience. Completes or provides guidance to ensure completion of photocopying, faxing, postal activities, archiving and patient refreshments. May provide support in the Pharmacy in all areas of drug administration. Assists with deliveries, checking stock and monitoring inventory of the dispensary. Assists with collating files, counting IP returns and ensuring compliance to company SOPs and COPs. Completes reimbursements of patient study expenses and payments Collaborates with other site functions to provide accurate and streamline processes and participate in best practice/process improvement initiatives ensuring standardized approach. Ensures compliance with company quality framework, regulatory (GCP) legislation, guidelines and international standards (Global/Local COPS & SOPS). Qualifications: Education and Experience: High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification Technical positions may require a certificate Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 1 year). In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Requirements

• Good understanding of Good Clinical Practices (GCP), with ability to learn and maintain a good working knowledge of FDA regulations and company/client SOPs and WPDs
• Solid organizational skills and flexibility to manage workload and meet changing timelines
• Firm attention to detail to ensure accuracy and efficiency in data entry
• Solid interpersonal/customer service skills, positive attitude, and good oral and written communication
• Capable of working in a team or independently
• Solid English language and grammar skills
• Good computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and basic understanding of clinical trial database systems
• Good analytical and data management skills to effectively analyze data/systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• BLS or CPR certification
• Ability to multi-task and ability to have oversight over a few studies with a number of participants simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail
• High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• Technical positions may require a certificate
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 1 year).

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of medical terminology is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, oversees and provides direction for the completion of administrative functions on assigned trials.
• Welcomes patients and all visitors upon arrival at the site.
• Completes data entry and visit completion information and manage the diary system, ensuring data is accurate and up to date at all times.
• Schedules patients for follow-up visits, external appointments, transport, etc.
• Conducts reminder telephone calls to patients to confirm visits.
• Prepares all relevant patient documentation as per protocol and local regulations ahead of appointment.
• May collect medical history information for potential patients, liaising with medical facilities and networks to collect patient files, documentation and other relevant information as may be required as per protocol.
• Collects and tracks patient notes, lab results and questionnaires to facilitate prompt reviewing.
• Assists with the collection of patient SDV from local medical professional.
• Maintains a presentable, safe and clean reception area to enhance the patient and visitor experience.
• Completes or provides guidance to ensure completion of photocopying, faxing, postal activities, archiving and patient refreshments.
• May provide support in the Pharmacy in all areas of drug administration. Assists with deliveries, checking stock and monitoring inventory of the dispensary. Assists with collating files, counting IP returns and ensuring compliance to company SOPs and COPs.
• Completes reimbursements of patient study expenses and payments
• Collaborates with other site functions to provide accurate and streamline processes and participate in best practice/process improvement initiatives ensuring standardized approach.
• Ensures compliance with company quality framework, regulatory (GCP) legislation, guidelines and international standards (Global/Local COPS & SOPS).

Benefits

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED