Grant Funded Clinical Research Assistant Oncology Research

Employment Status: Full time, variable hours (United States of America)

About the role

The Clinical Research Assistant assists with administrative activities associated with research studies including industry sponsored, grant funded. Supports minimal risk or non-interventional studies, unless assigned to serve in a support function for greater than minimal risk studies that also include a Clinical Research Coordinator or Clinical Research Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Assists in overseeing compliance to research protocols.
• Assists with completion and submission of study-related documentation.
• Communicates with study team, research sponsor or CRO, local or central IRB, Office of Sponsored Projects, and other ancillary departments to ensure smooth implementation of research protocol and ongoing maintenance.
• Assists in monitoring enrollment goals.
• Coordinates tasks related to research subjects such as assisting with development of informed consents and screening materials, scheduling visits, obtaining informed consent, and acting as a liaison between research participants and the research study team.
• Collects data from patient charts, medical records, interviews, questionnaires, diagnostic tests, and other sources.
• Collects research specimens as directed in the protocol.
• Ensures compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies.
• Tracks and reports adverse events and protocol deviations.
• Coordinates all site-related monitoring or auditing visits from sponsor and/or federal agency during the course of the study and at closure.
• Prepares, submits, and maintains IRB, OSP, FDA, and/or any other funding or regulatory documents and research correspondence.
• Develops and maintains patient databases and study maintenance logs including but not limited to training logs, delegation of responsibility logs, screening logs, and enrollment logs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science or a related field required. 4 years of clinical research experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• IATA certification required.
• Excellent computer skills, including strong knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and internet applications.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in an environment with frequent interruptions.

Pay

$18.00 per hour. Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employer-funded pension plan, vested after five years (voluntary 403B).
• Paid time off (accrued from day one).
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers.
• Access to health and wellness app, Personify Health.
• Discounts on childcare.
• Continued education and training.