Sr Clinical Research Assistant
Summary
Under general supervision, but following established policies and procedures, performs scientific investigative research in areas related to patient care. Researches literature in the field, participates in the design of experimental protocols and develops new procedures to carry out established research objectives. Interviews patients to gather information, prepares and maintains study record, enters data via computer, performs statistical analyses of resultant data. Participates in the qualitative/quantitative analyses of data. May assist in writing presentations and papers for publication based on the research performed. May perform EKG’s and take vital signs during research-based monitoring tests. May also perform blood spinning and shipment of blood and tissue samples as required by protocol.
Responsibilities
- Identifies patients meeting criteria for inclusion in clinical research studies, ensuring research protocol eligibility requirements are met.
- In collaboration with the research investigator, participates in the design of experimental protocols to achieve the scientific objectives of the research project.
- Develops research methodologies within the parameters of experimental protocols and research objectives to allow quantitative and qualitative evaluation and interpretation of data obtained.
- Establishes and maintains study record for each participant. Interviews patient and/or family to explain the nature of the study, eliciting cooperation and gathering information to complete study questionnaire. Facilitates obtaining informed consent.
- Reviews medical records to abstract information necessary to complete forms. Requests and follows up on missing data such as laboratory test results and the like.
- Maintains and enhances professional expertise through educational opportunities and participation in related teams and conferences.
- May perform research-based EKG’s, vital signs, blood spinning and shipping of blood and tissue products, in accordance with protocol specifications.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Applied or Life Sciences or related area, including courses in research methodologies and microcomputer systems.
- Two to three years progressively more responsible and related experience in the research field. Experience should demonstrate effective working knowledge of statistics, computer programming and research methodology and an in-depth knowledge of the scientific field in which the research is being conducted.
Supervisory Responsibility
Provides functional guidance to subordinate research staff assigned to the project.
Pay Range
$48,068.80-$79,372.80
Location
Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Work Type
FULL TIME
Work Shift
Day
Daily Hours
8 hours
Driving Required
Yes