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Clinical Research Coordinator or Research Assistant

Sioux Center Health · Pierre, SD · 2 wk ago
Information Technology$20.75–$36.5/hrFull-time

Position Highlights

This position is located in Pierre, South Dakota and may require travel. We are looking for either a Clinical Research Coordinator or Research Assistant. This can be a Full Time or Part time Position. This position will support projects in the maternal and child health studies at Avera Research Institute. This includes supporting the ECHO study (Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes), which is a longitudinal, observational study following pregnant women and their children to understand how environmental exposures in the prenatal and early childhood time frame affect health outcomes for children later in life. To learn more about some of the main projects, including the ECHO program, please click here: https://echochildren.org/.

Requirements

  • Research Assistant: High School Diploma or GED
  • Clinical Research Coordinator: Bachelors from a four year college or university within the health and science field.

Brief Overview

An advanced position that contributes to the overall operations of one or more research studies. The CRC is responsible for implementation of the study protocol, recruitment plan, study visits, data, study assessments, and other tasks outlined in the protocol. This position requires close collaboration with the study team and investigator to ensure safe and compliant research procedures and follow-up per the established research protocol. This position will work directly with research participants, physicians, nurses, community stakeholders, and health/social service organizations. This position has opportunities for ongoing learning and contribution to research that is focused on improving health and wellbeing of individuals and the community.

Research Assistant Brief Overview

Works under general direction to perform professional level medical or scientific research assignments. Performs diverse and complex duties, with a focus on entering patient data into a variety of computer based systems, scheduling of daily activities, tracking specimens, retention and organization of documentation, and data functions for staff.

What You Will Do

  • Coordinates research studies per Good Clinical Practices guidelines, FDA regulations, and approved protocols.
  • Understands and adheres to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Acquires detailed knowledge of assigned research protocols and ability to conduct study required processes, procedures, and assessments.
  • Ability to develop or improve SOPs, help guides, and other team resources.
  • Prepares, utilizes, and reviews Case Report Forms.
  • Collects and manages data, Case Report Forms, and timely entry into the electronic data capture system.
  • Collects and assists with processing all laboratory specimens to include centrifuging, separating, measuring, storing, shipping, and distributing to appropriate testing areas.
  • Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and study kits.
  • Screens, recruits, and enrolls study participants using study’s eligibility criteria.
  • Performs the informed consent, answering all participant questions, and obtaining appropriate sign-off.
  • Ensures the adherence to ethical practices during the conduct of clinical trials in order to protect the rights and well-being of patients and the collection of quality data.
  • Ensures validity of research results by ensuring timely, accurate, and complete data documentation, reporting deviations, violations, and serious adverse events.
  • Develops relationships with referring physicians, clinical staff, and ancillary departments to facilitate compliance with and accrual to clinical trials.

Essential Qualifications

  • The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Benefits

  • PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
  • Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
  • Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law.

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