Research Assistant

ProSciento, Inc•Chula Vista, CA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs study-related clinical procedures according to the study protocol and provides care under appropriate supervision for subjects enrolled in clinical trials. Performs duties in accordance with ProSciento’s values, policies, and procedures. This role should be available for the 3 shifts offered: (1) 6am-2:30pm PT (2) 2pm-10:30pm PT and (3) 10pm-6:30am PT.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) as well as experience as a Medical Assistant, EMT, LVN, Phlebotomist, Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG), or Corpsman in a clinical or laboratory setting and/or equivalent combination of medical education, training, certifications, and/or experience.
Able to perform basic clinical procedures correctly including vital signs, ECGs, and sample processing.
Demonstrates initiative and problem-solving skills.
Able to respect subject confidentiality and blinding procedures.
Understands medical terminology and calculations.
Demonstrates a strong attention to detail with superior organizational skills.
Under general supervision, exercises judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques.
Able to self-monitor progress and complete assigned tasks independently.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required and may be provided by the company. GCP training is required and will be provided by the company.
Must be proficient in both verbal and written English. Able to communicate effectively with both employees and management. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, WIs, SOPs, medical terminology, and procedure manuals.
Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Able to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
To perform this job successfully an individual should have excellent computer skills with working knowledge in the current Microsoft Office Suite as well as Microsoft Windows operating systems.

Responsibilities

Understands the main objectives of each ongoing study and the study procedures for which he/she will be responsible.
Demonstrates proficiency at performing basic clinical procedures such as vital signs, ECGs, phlebotomy, and sample processing.
Demonstrates proficiency in documenting observations and study procedures correctly and legibly in the source document.
Understands and demonstrates proficiency in appropriately responding to medical emergencies onsite.
Performs study procedures as assigned.
Observes and records data related to patient safety and study procedures.
Ensures that all study data is recorded accurately and completely.
Assists nursing staff and Clinical Project Managers with study procedures and patient management as directed.
Assists in the transcription of study data from source documents to Case Report Forms (CRFs)/ (eCRFs).
Understands and complies with Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), particularly those regarding the protection of human subjects and integrity of clinical trial data.
Understands and complies with ProSciento Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs).
Participates as requested in ProSciento Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process.
Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, and/or overnight shifts as needed.
Attends and participates in all required training activities.
Participates as requested as a Clinical Operations Study Liaison.
Assists with Screening Receptionist duties and responsibilities as requested.
Assists with Recruitment duties and responsibilities as requested.