Clinical Research Assistant

About the role

This exempt, onsite role is located at Retina Group of Washington, Fairfax, VA location, which is part of Prism Vision Group. The Clinical Research Assistant reports to the RGW Office Manager and RGW Research Lead and will aid in the coordination and conduct of research under the supervision of a designated physician.

Responsibilities

• Assists in recruitment efforts to screen potential patients for eligibility for studies.
• Obtains informed consent from patients and conducts study visits for clinical trials
• Creates Case Report Forms
• Completes assessments on study subjects as per protocol
• Documents study assessments
• Enters study data into EDC systems
• Collects, processes, stores and ships lab specimens; documents lab procedures, lab results and follows up with patients and medical staff as necessary
• Coordinates, monitors visits with CRAs for each trial to ensure accurate documentation; makes corrections to data as necessary
• Assists during Sponsor and FDA audits
• Responsible for submissions and reports to the IRB; maintains documentation of IRB communications and decisions
• Documents adverse events and notifies PI, sponsor and IRB under CRC guidance
• Assumes test article accountability
• Possesses a sound and in-depth understanding of each protocol that has been assigned as a primary responsibility
• Maintains compliance with Good Clinical Practice; Clinical Safety Data Management, 21 CFR, and has IATA certification
• Travels to investigator meetings
• Participates in weekly meetings with the research team, provides study metrics
• Responds to requests in a timely manner, gives/receives correct information, encourages dialogue and follow-through, secures accurate signatures, maintains files in an organized and up-to-date manner

Qualifications

Education: Associates or Bachelors Degree preferred in Science or related field. Equivalent relevant experience and/or training in lieu of education is acceptable.

Experience: 1+ years’ relevant experience (e.g. research, clinical, interaction with study population, program coordination)

Skills

• Excellent Excel, Word, PowerPoint and reporting skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with patients, physicians, clinicians and administrators
• Excellent organizational skills and self-management skills to independently manage workflow
• Ability to prioritize
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of good clinical practice, FDA, OHRP, HIPAA policies
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
• Certification through either ACRP or SoCRA highly preferred

Pay

Compensation Range: $46,675.20 - $96,969.60/annual (Dependent on Experience)