Research Assistant

The US Oncology Network•Spokane Valley, WA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Assistant supports clinical, regulatory, and quality functions of the clinical research department. Works in compliance with Cancer Care Northwest (CCNW) research procedures, principles of Good Clinical Practice, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Supports and adheres to the Cancer Care Northwest Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience in science, medical, or research field.
Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certificate.
Must have excellent communication skills
Excellent organizational skill’s
Strong ability to multi-task
Excellent time management skills
Must have strong interpersonal skills to be able to interact with multiple people on many different levels
Must have a high level of attention to detail
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
May be responsible for basic clinical assessments.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field
Oncology experience
Research experience

Responsibilities

Assist in organizing and maintaining source data documentation.
Assist in completing case report forms ensuring timely and accurate data entry.
Assist in ensuring that all data queries are resolved in a timely manner in accordance with sponsor’s requirements.
Assist in maintaining research records in a confidential manner according to practice policies, sponsor confidentiality agreements, HIPAA guidelines, and any other applicable regulations.
Orders study-specific lab kits. Receives, stores, and maintains the supply along with maintaining lab kit inventory.
Prepare protocol-specific laboratory guidelines for laboratory staff.
Prepare laboratory kits for study visits.
Perform blood draws and processes laboratory specimens along with maintaining specimen logs.
Packages specimens for shipment per applicable regulations.
Coordinates receipt and return of sponsor-provided equipment along with maintaining equipment log.
Assists with ordering and maintaining general research supplies.
Schedules and coordination of sponsor remote and on-site visits.
Maintain log of monitoring visits.
Retrieve and processes sponsor-issued Investigational New Drug safety reports per sponsor requirements and research procedures and work instructions.
Assists in maintaining regulatory documentation as needed.
Assists in organizing and maintaining procedures, work instructions, forms, and templates.
Perform peer review quality control checks as requested.