Community Clinical Research Educator Intern

About Care Access

Care Access is working to make the future of health better for all. With hundreds of research locations, mobile clinics, and clinicians across the globe, we bring world-class research and health services directly to communities that often face barriers to care. We are dedicated to ensuring that every person has the opportunity to understand their health, access the care they need, and contribute to the medical breakthroughs of tomorrow.

With programs like Future of Medicine, which makes advanced health screenings and research opportunities accessible to communities worldwide, and Difference Makers, which supports local leaders to expand their community health and wellbeing efforts, we put people at the heart of medical progress. Through partnerships, technology, and perseverance, we are reimagining how clinical research and health services reach the world. Together, we are building a future of health that is better and more accessible for all.

To learn more about Care Access, visit www.CareAccess.com.

How This Role Makes a Difference

We are looking for a Community Clinical Research Educator Intern who is deeply passionate about promoting awareness and education of clinical research, and access to clinical trials., to diverse communities. This role is a field-based position within the Community Engagement department of Care Access, a global health research and clinical trials company.

How You''ll Make An Impact

• Future of Medicine Events

• Assist with the execution 3-4 large Future of Medicine screening events per month.

• Provide education about the Future of Medicine program, clinical research, and general information about participation in research studies.

• Perform the Informed Consent process with event attendees. Review all elements of the ICF with the participant and assess their understanding to ensure the protection of human participants in clinical research.

• Communication and Outreach

• Deliver clear, engaging presentations to both individuals and groups.

• Be well-versed in Care Access programs to be able to answer participant questions using effective communication tactics.

• Other Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal Care Access teams to strategize and execute community engagement activities.

• Support the larger clinical research team, ensuring seamless transitions for participants interested in participating in clinical trials

• Interact in a positive, professional manner with participants, sponsor representatives, investigators and Care Access personnel and management

• Propose suggestions for improving Future of Medicine events based on managerial direction

• Provide support and knowledge sharing to more junior team members on the team

The Expertise Required

• Demonstrated ability in networking, partnership building, and event organization.
• Proficiency in using modern technology for communication and data management.
• Strong understanding of participant confidentiality and ethical considerations in clinical research.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Multilingual is a plus.

Certifications/Licenses, Education, and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 3-4 years of demonstrated clinical and/or education experience
• Proven track record of autonomous project initiation and completion
• Direct participant education or experience creating community networks and engaging and developing community partnerships are preferred.
• Healthcare credentialing and advanced scientific or public health education are strongly preferred
• Licenses:
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License (Valid / Authorized to Drive in Canada and the US)
• Must have and maintain safe driving record and submit to Motor Vehicle Record Check

How We Work Together

• Location: This is an on-site position with regional commute requirements
• Travel: This role requires up to 60% national travel requirements further explained below. Length of travel will depend upon study requirements, staff needs, and company initiatives.
• Physical demands associated with this position Include: The ability to use keyboards and other computer equipment.
• Walking - 5%
• Standing - 10%
• Sitting - 75%
• Lifting (up to 25 lbs and overhead) - <5%
• Driving - <5%

The expected salary for this role is $20.00 USD per hour for full time team members.

Benefits & Perks (US Full Time Employees)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Paid Holidays
• 100% Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Bi-weekly HSA employer contribution
• Company paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match

Diversity & Inclusion

We work with and serve people from diverse cultures and communities around the world. We are stronger and better when we build a team representing the communities we support. We maintain an inclusive culture where people from a broad range of backgrounds feel valued and respected as they contribute to our mission.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Care Access is unable to sponsor work visas at this time.

If you need an accommodation to apply for a role with Care Access, please reach out to: TalentAcquisition@careaccess.com

Mandatory Employer Disclosures:

Notice to Illinois applicants: Applicants are not obligated to disclose expunged juvenile records or adjudication, arrest, or conviction.

Notice to Connecticut applicants: Care Access may require applicants to submit to a urinalysis drug test in connection with an application for employment.

Notice to Arizona, Georgia, Indiana, and North Dakota applicants: Care Access complies with applicable laws prohibiting smoking in and around places of employment.

Notice to Massachusetts applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Notice to Rhode Island applicants: Care Access complies with Rhode Island law prohibiting smoking in enclosed areas within places of employment. Care Access is also subject to is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the Rhode Island General Laws.

Notice to Maryland applicants: UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT, OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT AN INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A LIE DETECTOR OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.