Research Assistant - Flowood, MS

Iterative Health•Flowood, MS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Iterative Health is a healthcare technology and services company powering the acceleration of clinical research to transform patient outcomes. We built a leading performance-driven network of 100+ sites across the US, Europe, India, and Australia, conducting research directly in the communities where care is delivered across gastrointestinal, hepatology, obesity, and cardiology. By combining deep clinical trial expertise with cutting-edge AI, we connect sponsors' scientific ambitions with high-performing research teams that expedite and expand access to novel therapeutics for patients in need. Today, Iterative Health is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and New York City with 250+ employees world-wide. We are seeking a full-time, on-site Research Assistant (RA). The RA is a specialized research professional working with and under the direction of the Clinical Principal Investigator (PI) and site management. The primary responsibility of the RA is to assist the Clinical Research Coordinators with conduct of research studies. The RA supports and facilitates the daily clinical trial activities and plays a supportive role in the conduct of the study.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred
Minimum 2 years in a healthcare setting
Strong written and verbal communication skils
Ability to read, interpret, and apply clinic policies and research protocols
Ability to use standard office software
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

Responsibilities

Assists Study Team with communicating study requirements to all individuals involved in the study
Works with the Study Team to develop and implement recruitment strategies in accordance with site policies and IRB requirements and approvals
Assists Study Team with screening subjects for eligibility using protocol specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, documenting each potential participant’s eligibility or exclusion
Assists Study Team as requested to register participants in the Clinical Trial Management System to ensure billing of study procedures to appropriate funding source
Maintains inventory of study supplies. If handling investigational drugs/devices, follows the sponsor protocol and/or site policies on Investigational Drug/Device Accountability
Assists Study Team in completing study documentation and maintenance of study files in accordance with sponsor requirements and site policies and procedures including, but not limited to, consent forms, source documentation, narrative notes if applicable, case report forms, and investigational material accountability forms
Aids the Study Team in maintaining effective and ongoing communication with sponsor, research participants, site management and PI during the course of the study
Works with the Study Team to manage the day to day activities of the study including problem solving, communication and protocol management
Collects and reports ongoing patient recruitment/ enrollment progress and metrics to site management and PI
As directed, process and ship specimens per study protocol and IATA regulations
Arranges secure storage of study documents that will be maintained according to Good Clinical Practice guidelines or for the contracted length of time, whichever is longer
Enter all patient visit data in e-CRF and CTMS on a daily basis or as directed
Assists Study Team in protection of the rights and welfare of all human research participants involved in research in accordance with Federal regulations
Cooperates with site compliance and monitoring efforts regarding the access, use, and disclosure of PHI and reports instances of noncompliance
Other duties as assigned