Research Assistant

The Cancer & Hematology Centers • Grand Rapids, MI

7h

About The Position

The Research Assistant is responsible for assisting the research department in clinical trial conduct and related activities.

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,’ would be more appropriate.
• Responsible for accurate record keeping of clinical trial supplies (kits) at multiple locations’ or ‘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.
• This employee has access to medical records. The parts of the medical record s/he needs to references to perform his/her job are as follows: Lab Information System, Pharmacy Information System, Entire Chart/Electronic Medical Record (EMR), and Electronic Billing System (EBS).
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees