Research Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands the main objectives of each ongoing study and the study procedures for which he/she will be responsible.
• Demonstrates proficiency at performing basic clinical procedures such as vital signs, ECGs, phlebotomy, and sample processing.
• Demonstrates proficiency in documenting observations and study procedures correctly and legibly in the source document.
• Understands and demonstrates proficiency in appropriately responding to medical emergencies onsite.
• Performs study procedures as assigned.
• Observes and records data related to patient safety and study procedures.
• Ensures that all study data is recorded accurately and completely.
• Affords assistance to nursing staff and Clinical Project Managers with study procedures and patient management as directed.
• Affords assistance in the transcription of study data from source documents to Case Report Forms (CRFs)/ (eCRFs).
• Understands and complies with Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), particularly those regarding the protection of human subjects and integrity of clinical trial data.
• Understands and complies with ProSciento Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs).
• Participates as requested in ProSciento Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process.
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, and/or overnight shifts as needed.
• Attends and participates in all required training activities.
• Participates as requested as a Clinical Operations Study Liaison.
• Affords assistance with Screening Receptionist duties and responsibilities as requested.
• Affords assistance with Recruitment duties and responsibilities as requested.

JOB REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION

• Qualifications: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• Education and Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) as well as experience as a Medical Assistant, EMT, LVN, Phlebotomist, Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG), or Corpsman in a clinical or laboratory setting and/or equivalent combination of medical education, training, certifications, and/or experience.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Able to perform basic clinical procedures correctly including vital signs, ECGs, and sample processing. Demonstrates initiative and problem-solving skills. Able to respect subject confidentiality and blinding procedures. Understands medical terminology and calculations. Demonstrates a strong attention to detail with superior organizational skills. Under general supervision, exercises judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques. Able to self-monitor progress and complete assigned tasks independently.