Clinical Research Assistant II

About the role

This position is for the Division of General Academic Pediatrics (GAP) within the Department of Pediatrics. The successful candidate will support clinical research and clinical trials in a busy pediatric clinical setting in Oakland, with multiple studies focused on common pediatric infections and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research assessments and procedures independently, including obtaining vital signs and brief medical histories, processing specimens using centrifuge, performing phlebotomy, preparing samples for shipment, and assisting with other clinical procedures as directed.
• Oversees operations when leadership is unavailable; assigns work tasks and provides support.
• Recruits, screens, and enrolls research participants. Follows up with study participants to schedule appointments and maintain study retention.
• Reviews participants' medical records, collects and codes surveys, and verifies active status for participants.
• Attends relevant meetings and prepares reports, data visualizations, and basic models identifying progress and trends.
• Maintains and updates databases for registry assessments and clinical trial forms.
• Orders supplies, maintains inventory, and organizes laboratory.
• Performs data analysis involving routine procedures.
• Assists in preparing standard operating procedures and manuals.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required; combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/or experience requirement.
• Prior phlebotomy skills are helpful, but on-the-job training will be provided.
• If travel is required and the incumbent is not utilizing public transportation, a valid driver's license is required. The incumbent will use their own vehicle for local travel and must carry automobile liability insurance (owner's insurance is primary; University's policy provides excess coverage only).
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check required prior to start of employment.
• Current TB test required as condition of employment.

Skills

• Candidates with bilingual English-Spanish skills are strongly preferred.

Schedule

Mainly 8AM – 4:30PM. Some early evenings may occur.

Pay

Hiring range to be determined based on qualifications.

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