Research Specialist II - FT - Days - MCI

About the role

Conducts Phase 1-4 Clinical Trials for patients and captures study-related data for sponsors at Memorial, where we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being, and quality of life for the people entrusted to our care.

Responsibilities

• Obtains medical history, monitors patient care, assesses ongoing patient status, and monitors treatment side effects.
• Documents patient/study results using the electronic medical record (EPIC) and completes data requirements for sponsors.
• Communicates patient/study results on an ongoing basis to the research team.
• Coordinates activities of a multidisciplinary team that cares for the patient, as well as patient visits and necessary testing.
• Conducts initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits with sponsors.
• Collaborates to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and standards.
• Assists with preparing for and responding to audits, and participates in audits.
• Reports adverse events and resolves data queries with sponsors.
• Processes and ships study-required specimens.
• Screens and consents patients for clinical trials using Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Provides patient and family support and education regarding protocol-related drugs and procedures.

Requirements

• Accredited Program (Required).
• Foreign Medical Doctor Degree (FOREIGN MD DEGREE) – Classroom Training (CLASSROOM TRAINING), or Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) – State of Florida (FL).
• Proof of Graduation certificate for foreign-trained MDs or equivalent clinical programs.
• One (1) year of clinical experience.
• At least two (2) years of clinical research experience.
• Ability to travel for protocol-related investigator meetings and research-related training.
• Critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Competencies

• Accountability
• Accuracy
• Customer Service
• Develops Relationships
• Effective Communication
• Research – Project Management
• Research – Reporting
• Responding to Change
• Standards of Behavior

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Physical Activities:
  • Bending and Stooping: 60%
  • Keyboard Entry: 80%
  • Kneeling: 60%
  • Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater: 60%
  • Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient: 80%
  • Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient: 80%
  • Reaching: 0%
  • Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm: 80%
  • Sitting: 80%
  • Squatting: 60%
  • Standing: 80%
  • Walking: 80%
• Sensory Requirements:
  • Audible Speech: 80%
  • Hearing Acuity: 80%
  • Depth Perception: 80%
  • Distinguish Color: 80%
  • Seeing – Far: 80%
  • Seeing – Near: 80%
• Environmental Exposures:
  • Biohazardous Waste: 80%
  • Biological Hazards – Respiratory: 80%
  • Biological Hazards – Skin or Ingestion: 80%
  • Blood and/or Bodily Fluids: 80%
  • Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens: 80%
  • Gas/Vapors/Fumes: 60%
  • Moving Mechanical Parts: 60%
  • Needles/Sharp Objects: 60%
  • Wet or Slippery Surfaces: 60%
  • Domestic Animals: 60%
  • Computer Monitor: 80%

Shift: Primarily for office workers – not eligible for shift differential.