Research Assistant

The Cancer & Hematology Centers•Grand Rapids, MI

13h

About The Position

Our Mission: At The Cancer & Hematology Centers we are dedicated to help, healing and hope for cancer patients and their families. We provide our patients with advanced treatments, innovative research and, above all else, compassionate care. Our patients receive the most comprehensive, contemporary cancer care balanced with the compassion of a dedicated nursing and support staff. Treating cancer requires a team of committed and caring health care professionals working together to understand and address your needs. In addition to caring physicians, we have a full range of support staff available to assist you and your family, such as oncology-certified nurses, social workers, experienced lab and pharmacy personnel and a psychologist. Our focus is not just on healing but also on helping and offering hope. We know that being diagnosed with cancer is a life-changing event, and it takes a lot of adjustment to accept the emotional and physical realities of this disease. Our staff understands what you’re going through and can offer compassion and resources to help. To us, it’s important that healing isn't just centered on your disease site. Our cutting-edge cancer care is available close to home. Our medical staff have close ties to prominent hospitals and ongoing cancer research, and we bring those breakthrough advances to our regional centers to progress the level of care that is offered right here at home. Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and high-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve. Job Description: Job Requirements :

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Specific skills & abilities:
Current valid/active driver’s license
Strong computer skills and administrative functioning
Position Requirements
Able to see clearly in an environment which is equipped with typical lighting.
Able to perform manual tasks that require the use of fine muscle motor skills.
Able to walk approximately one mile per workday.
Able to lift 25 pounds.
Able to stand and / or sit for prolonged periods.
Able to freely bend/stretch.
Able to access, input and retrieve information from computers.
Able to tolerate frequent handwashing.
Very fast-paced and ever-changing office environment.
Demanding regarding deadlines and time frames.
Very detailed and challenging work.
Constant demand for updating knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in life sciences (preferred)
Research knowledge/experience preferred

Responsibilities

Processes, ships, and catalogs biological samples for central laboratories.
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 CHC satellite sites (Big Rapids, Holland, Lacks, Muskegon) as needed for patient treatments (travel will be reimbursed). Travel could be up to 20% 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.
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 CHC satellite sites as needed.
Communicates and interacts with peers and other departments in a manner that is viewed as having a positive effect on patient services and CHC staff morale.
All other duties as assigned.

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