Research Support Specialist

Summary

Assists investigators and/or other study staff in the implementation, coordination and conduct of clinical research activities. Helps to maintain all research protocol data and compliance reporting.

• Performs administrative tasks to support investigators and research teams at the Research hubs
• Aids in the preparation of supplies for study visits (consent forms, data collection materials, lab kits, etc.)
• Maintains office inventory and orders necessary supplies
• Provides assistance in the conduct of site visits/audits by the sponsor or regulatory agencies
• Aids other internal stakeholders in processes related to archival of closed research studies
• Participates in continuing education (i.e., meetings, seminars and other activities) as deemed appropriate
• Orders, registers, organizes, stores miscellaneous materials for the clinical sites when needed for treatment appointments
• Complies with all federal law and the study sponsors’ rules concerning the process of qualifying, receiving, using and accountability of all protocol vendor supplies, per documented standard operating procedures and in agreement with FDA rules and sponsor’s procedure as applicable
• Respects patient rights and protects the confidentiality of patient and organizational confidential information

Education/Certifications & Licenses

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s Degree preferred

Experience

• At least two (2) years of medical/clinical work with oncology or clinical research experience preferred

Core Competencies, Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Analysis & Critical Thinking
• Strong interpersonal skills to include effective verbal and written communication
• Solid time management with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to collaborate across various levels of management, departments and teams
• Comfortable negotiating problems and exploring solutions with physician population

Values

• Patient First – Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do
• Accountability – Taking responsibility for our actions
• Commitment & Care – Upholding FCS vision through every action
• Team – Working together, one team, one mission

Expectations for all Employees

• Regularly conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner
• To comply with all labor laws, workplace policy and workplace practices
• To bring issues of any forms of workplace harassment, discrimination or other potential improprieties to the attention of their management or the human resources department