DescriptionGENERAL SUMMARY:
Working very independently and under very general supervision from a manager or Principal Investigator, provides support to clinical research studies.May be responsible for the following activities: assessing the suitability of potential participants for clinical trials, scheduling, data input, oversight of regulatory submissions, and collaboration within departments as well as with outside institutions.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1.Coordinatestheimplementation,bothinternallyandexternally,ofsponsoredclinicalresearch studies.
2.Initiates and maintains contact with study participants.Responsible for screening applicants, ensuringtheymeetappropriatecriteria,andassessingthesuitabilityof their participation.
3.Maintainsthestudydatabase.Responsiblefordatainput and upkeep.
4.Review of billing and financial status of various research protocols.
5.InconjunctionwithResearchManager/PrincipalInvestigator,developsandimplementsnew research protocols including data collection systems and institutional review board approval.
6.All other duties as assigned.
QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:
BSORBA
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:*Abilitytoworkindependently.
*Excellentinterpersonalskillsarerequiredforworkingwiththestudy participants.
*Goodoral andwritten communication skills.
*Analyticalskillsandtheabilitytoresolvetechnicalorresearchproblemsandissuesandtointerpret the acceptability of data results.
*Knowledge of clinical research protocols.
*Highdegree ofcomputer literacy.
*Excellentorganizational skillsand abilityto prioritizea varietyof tasks.
*Carefulattentionto detail.
*Abilitytodemonstrateprofessionalismandrespectforsubjectsrightsandindividualneeds.
*Knowledgeofdatamanagementprograms.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Potential to assist in trainingandorientingnewstaff.
WORKING CONDITIONS:Lifting/ carrying of equipment. Walking/ standing for long periods of time. Bending to examine patients' extremities.
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