The Clinical Research Assistant 1 assists the research team in the implementation and conduct of clinical trials per federal, state and institutional guidelines by performing delegated tasks during all phases of trials from pre-study implementation through study closure.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
- Assists with the implementation and conduct of clinical research projects as delegated to assure successful achievement of quality, safety, regulatory and financial outcomes including maintaining regulatory binders, recruiting and retaining study subjects, researching billing compliance, performing procedures and collecting data, query resolution.
- Performs specific technical tasks and procedures which may include performing phlebotomies, recording test subject’s vital signs, height and weight, collecting and distributing subject diaries and questionnaires and other study specific procedures or tests as assigned. Records data.
- Assists with approved research subject recruitment, retention and communication including conducting telephone screens, participating in research marketing activities such as health fairs, building and maintaining department databases of potential subjects, scheduling study subject appointments, making and receiving subject telephone calls and relaying appropriate information.
- Maintains inventory of study-specific and clinical supplies. Works to assure protocol compliance and efficient workflow including organizing clinical work areas, counting and ordering lab kits, shipping materials and checking and replacing expired items.
- Prepares Institutional Review Board materials and communications.