Research Assistant
About The Position
Under general supervision from the Clinical Research Coordinators, the Research Assistant is responsible for aiding with the recruitment, collection, processing, and shipping of samples, specimens, and data. This role involves collecting, processing, and compiling research data, samples, and specimens following strict protocols. The assistant will also perform routine data verification and quality control, enter and maintain case report forms per FDA guidelines, and ensure the filing and maintenance of regulatory documents. Additional duties include assisting coordinators with source document preparation, subject recruitment, scheduling patient visits, and providing general office support. Specific tasks include preparing patients for blood draws, collecting blood samples, labeling and storing samples, maintaining equipment, ensuring a clean work environment, and assisting patients who may experience adverse reactions.
Requirements
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED
- Graduate of an accredited phlebotomy program required
- Phlebotomy certification required
- Minimum 1-2 years related experience required
- Knowledge of EMR systems required
- Must have critical thinking skills
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals
- Able to demonstrate consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail
- Must be a self-starter and demonstrate initiative
- Willingness to learn a must
- Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software preferred
- Previous Medical Assistant preferred
- Previous experience with clinical trials a plus
Responsibilities
- Collect, process, and assist in the compilation and verification of research data, samples, and/or specimens (following strict protocol and detailed instructions)
- Assist with routine data verification and quality control, ensuring data integrity and consistency with prescribed study protocol
- Enter and maintain case report forms per FDA guidelines, and review them against the patient’s medical record for completeness and accuracy
- Ensure the filing and maintenance of all regulatory documents
- Assist coordinators with preparation of source documents
- Assist with subject recruitment and schedule patient visits
- Provide general office support to keep operations running smoothly
- Preparing patients for blood draws
- Collecting blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture
- Labeling and storing blood samples correctly for laboratory analysis.
- Maintaining equipment and ensuring a clean work environment.
- Assisting patients who may experience adverse reactions during or after the blood draw.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
