Clinical Research Assistant

About the role

Assists investigators and study team in the implementation, coordination, and conduct of clinical research activities. Adheres to the service values and principles as well as the principles of research ethics.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative tasks to support investigators and research team (Xeroxing, filing, etc.).
• Affixes regulatory documents required by sponsors and regulatory agencies.
• Schedules study visits according to protocol, in coordination with the PI and study team, and research support services (pharmacy, lab, medical imaging, etc.).
• Notifies research support services in preparation and advance of study visits.
• Supports site visits/audits by the sponsor or regulatory agencies.
• Prepares necessary supplies for study visits (consent forms, data collection materials, lab kits, etc.).
• Collects data and/or specimens from research participants and/or medical records, as authorized.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and facilitates ordering as required.
• Escorts participants and/or specimens to ancillary testing or procedures as necessary.
• Engages in professional development opportunities, such as clinical and research meetings, seminars, and related activities.

Requirements

• High School diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree and experience and/or training in research preferred.
• Rotating shifts (afternoon/evening availability preferred).
• Bilingual preferred (English and Spanish fluency).
• Good organizational skills.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Some knowledge of FDA, HSR, and GCP Guidelines.
• Some analytical skills with the ability to remain agile and adaptable to various technological systems.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree and experience and/or training in research preferred.
• Rotating shifts (afternoon/evening availability preferred).
• Bilingual preferred (English and Spanish fluency).
• Good organizational skills.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Some knowledge of FDA, HSR, and GCP Guidelines.
• Some analytical skills with the ability to remain agile and adaptable to various technological systems.

Skills

• High School diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree and experience and/or training in research preferred.
• Rotating shifts (afternoon/evening availability preferred).
• Bilingual preferred (English and Spanish fluency).
• Good organizational skills.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Some knowledge of FDA, HSR, and GCP Guidelines.
• Some analytical skills with the ability to remain agile and adaptable to various technological systems.

Benefits

Lurie Children’s offers a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Pay

The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.

Schedule

Rotating shifts (afternoon/evening availability preferred)