Clinical Research Assistant (Part-Time)

Location: Upper East Side, NYC

Part-time, non-exempt position. Work days: Monday–Friday. Weekly hours: 14. Schedule range: $22.11 – $25.99/hour.

About the role

Under direction, the Clinical Research Assistant assists in the administration, execution, and overall management of clinical research studies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates clinical trials data management in compliance with federal regulations, GCP guidelines, and internal policies; ensures accurate and timely data compilation.
• Assists the research team with facilitating enrollment, treatment, and data collection of subjects.
• Generates study-specific tools to ensure protocol compliance.
• Assists in screening potential subjects; registers eligible subjects with the sponsoring agency.
• Maintains complete research charts for assigned caseload of subjects.
• Completes all required case report forms and resolves outstanding queries in a timely manner.
• Prepares, coordinates, and processes research lab kits as required.
• Assists in coordinating the protocol schedule of events.
• Reports all Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) to the Institutional Review Board and other agencies as required.
• Functions as liaison with sponsoring agencies.
• Coordinates site visits and audits of clinical trials in conjunction with pertinent staff, including the monitor/auditor, regulatory office, investigational pharmacy, and investigators.
• Maintains and disseminates accurate listings of active and potential study subjects to participating investigators.
• Acts as a resource for detailed information on assigned protocols and other investigational research activities.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Previous related experience in a hospital, research, or university environment.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact with multiple constituencies and exercise “people skills.”
• Organizational skills and ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and database applications.

Working Conditions

• Travel may be required.