Clinical Research Assistant

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for performing delegated tasks and procedures involving human subjects in support of clinical research protocols.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Operations

• Assist PI in development of protocol-specific tools to aid in study documentation                                             
• Collect record, evaluate, update, and store/transport pertinent data and samples in relation to protocol                           
• Schedule patient tests and/or interviews                                         
• Conduct patient telephone follow-up                                              
• Maintain appropriate operations as needed including to stock, inventory, store, and order samples/supplies                                  

Administration

• Review medical records and medical record abstractions for consistency and completeness
• Comply with established policies, health and safety regulations and requirements, procedures, and department objectives
• Maintain patient and study subject confidentiality

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in using computer-based tools (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required

Added Qualifications:

Applicants must be comfortable approaching patients in the ED and acute care setting.

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in healthcare setting, either clinical or research
• The applicant will be working on multiple projects so flexibility is a must
• Off-site travel will be required to UMass Memorial Community Eds  
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse array of research participants, physicians, clinical staff, and other members of the research team
• Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, email)