Research Assistant

OneOncology•Grand Rapids, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cancer & Hematology Centers are dedicated to providing help, healing, and hope for cancer patients and their families through advanced treatments, innovative research, and compassionate care. The organization focuses on comprehensive, contemporary cancer care, supported by a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, including oncology-certified nurses, social workers, lab and pharmacy personnel, and a psychologist. They emphasize not only healing the disease but also supporting patients and their families through the emotional and physical adjustments associated with a cancer diagnosis. Their cutting-edge care is accessible locally, with medical staff maintaining strong ties to prominent hospitals and ongoing cancer research, bringing breakthrough advances to regional centers. The organization seeks talented and highly motivated individuals who are passionate about supporting community oncologists and the patients they serve.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Associates degree in life sciences (preferred) or equivalent.
Research knowledge
Current driver’s license (must not be suspended)

Responsibilities

Processes, ships, and catalogs biological samples for central laboratories.
Monitors and maintains current clinical trial supply levels; processes shipment arrivals and re-orders as needed.
Reviews and utilizes protocols as guides for study activities.
Transports study investigational product and/or clinical trial supplies to CHCWM satellite sites (Big Rapids, Holland, Lacks, Muskegon) as needed for patient treatments (travel will be reimbursed). Travel could be up to 30% of time.
Assists in the proper maintenance of current/pending regulatory documents in conjunction with regulatory coordinator.
Assist in filing/organizing clinical research essential documentation.
Attends meetings and briefings regarding clinical studies as required.
Assists in generating and maintaining department metric reports for the department manager and/or director of research.
Functions as a team member by expanding his/her responsibilities as directed by management to facilitate optimal workflow within the research department. This may include assisting clinical research coordinators at the CHCWM satellite sites as needed.
Maintain organized and easily accessible records of all meeting minutes and related documents.
Communicates and interacts with peers and other departments in a manner that is viewed as having a positive effect on patient services and CHCWM staff morale.
Performs job duties with access to medical records including Lab Information System, Pharmacy Information System, Entire Chart/Electronic Medical Record (EMR), and Electronic Billing System (EBS).