Clinical Research Assistant

About the role

Participates and assists in research and academic activities. Collaborates with all members of the research program as well as nursing, physician, house staff, and ancillary staff related to academic activities of the department.

Responsibilities

• Participates in research activities; assists the research team in identifying appropriate potential candidates for research protocols and preparation of research documents.
• Interfaces and collaborates with the Medical Records and the auxiliary department as necessary.
• Retrieves academic/research articles from library; maintains organized filing of documents.
• Liaises between the department and other Institutional staff, as appropriate.
• Supports staff in preparing for academic/research meetings and presentations including coordination with other departments.
• Assists in the drafting of research proposals; facilitates mass mailing of research documents/letters, as appropriate.
• Performs literature searches as necessary.
• Acts as a liaison between researchers and the medical library personnel; interfaces and collaborates with members of the healthcare team.
• Interacts with departments and staff.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years clinical trial experience.
• Ophthalmology experience, preferred.