Senior Clinical Research Assistant-Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
About The Position
The Senior Clinical Research Assistant within the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, works under the oversight of the College of Medicine (COM) Center for Clinical Research Management (CCRM). This role participates in data collection, maintenance, reporting, and/or patient interfacing activities for clinical research studies. The position involves coordinating and performing clinical research activities for assigned studies, including therapeutic studies with SOC or FDA-approved drugs/devices, in accordance with approved protocols. Responsibilities include assessing patient records for eligibility, recruiting and enrolling patients, obtaining informed consent in compliance with regulatory and sponsor requirements, and educating patients and families about the study. The role also coordinates patient appointments and procedures, participates in the collection and processing of biological samples, administers and evaluates diagnostic, psychological, or behavioral testing, and assists in training and onboarding junior Clinical Research Assistants.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences or medical field, or equivalent combination of education experience required.
- At least one year of experience that included at least 6 months patient interfacing experience in a clinical support capacity and at least 6 months experience in a clinical research capacity required.
- Proficient computer skills required.
- Requires successful completion of a background check.
Nice To Haves
- 4-6 years of relevant experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Participates in data collection, maintenance and reporting and/or patient interfacing activities for a clinical research study.
- Participates in coordinating and performing clinical research activities for assigned studies, including therapeutic studies involving SOC or FDA approved drugs/devices, in accordance with approved protocols.
- Assists with assessing patient records to identify patients who are eligible to participate in specified clinical research protocols.
- Recruits, interviews and enrolls patients.
- Obtains informed consent and ensures consent process is administered in compliance to regulatory and sponsor requirements.
- Educates patients and families of purpose, goals, and processes of clinical study.
- Coordinates scheduling and follow-through of patient care appointments, procedures, and other diagnostic testing in accordance with study protocol.
- Participates in the collection, processing and evaluation of biological samples.
- Administers, evaluates and calculates standardized scoring of diagnostic, psychological or behavioral testing or questionnaires.
- Assists with training and onboarding new Clinical Research Assistants 2 and 3 as a preceptor.
Benefits
- The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
