Clinical Research Assistant - Plastic Surgery

About the role

The Clinical Research Assistant will work with the research team led by Dr. Dhaval Bhavsar in Burn and Plastic Surgery research. The assistant will support entry-level clinical research activities, including collecting information from patients and study participants, and ensuring study activities are performed as scheduled. They will provide physicians, research coordinators, administrative staff, sponsors, and contractors with requested information and support.

Responsibilities

• Research data collection and entry.
• Administrative support for licensure and credentialing, general paperwork, scheduling, procurement, and correspondence.
• Provide administrative assistance to the Principal Investigator.
• Assist in editing and formatting grant proposals and manuscripts.
• Maintain regulatory paperwork for research studies.
• Recruit, evaluate, and educate patients regarding clinical trials following established procedures and protocols.
• Conduct informed consent interviews with participants.
• Document trial-related activities and ensure study data is reported accurately and timely.
• Coordinate study participant visit activities, including scheduling procedures, communicating with subjects, and completing necessary basic study procedures.
• Assist with transport or shipping of research biological specimens between clinical trial sites.
• Provide written and verbal reports to the Principal Investigator and Program Director.

This job description is not exhaustive and duties may change with or without notice.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of relevant work experience. Relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, genetics, pre-med, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience in biomedical research (including internship, educational, or volunteer experience).
• Prior cancer-related knowledge.
• Basic understanding of regulations governing clinical research (e.g., GCP, HIPAA).
• Experience with electronic medical records.
• Experience with Endnote and PubMed.

Skills

• Computer skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong communication.
• Confidentiality.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage beginning on day one, including health expense accounts with generous employer contributions.
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Various additional voluntary insurance plans available.
• Paid time off (vacation and sick leave) accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays.
• One paid discretionary day after six months of employment.
• Paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave after 12 months of employment.
• Retirement program with generous employer contributions and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b).

Pay

The pay range for this position is $22.88 - $33.17 per hour, with a starting pay range estimated at the minimum to midpoint ($22.88 - $28.03) based on education, experience, qualifications, and funding.

Schedule

• Full-time.
• Regular employee type.