Clinical Research Assistant

Job Duties

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Performs a variety of research, data base and clerical duties in support of clinical trials to assist investigators in organizing, gathering and compiling clinical research data.
• Organizes and maintains documentation required for clinical trial(s).
• Informs Principal Investigator and/or designated individual on any issues concerning patient’s response to treatment/medication/any adverse effects overall to patients.
• Aids Principal Investigator with IRB filings and annual reviews.
• Might assist in the enrollment of human subjects.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent with relevant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data in a particular department or division of a company.
• Knowledge and understanding of legislation and regulatory bodies affecting healthcare practices.
• Knowledge of office administration activities, ability to carry out ongoing office administration tasks effectively and efficiently in support of local and remote teams.
• Knowledge of and ability to use office support tools available on the desktop (e.g., word processing, e-mail, presentation software and spreadsheets).
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 40-50 lbs.
• Frequent to continuous standing/walking.
• Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift.
• May kneel, bend, squat and perform CPR.