Clinical Research Assistant
Onsite Position in Rochester, NY
Job Summary
The Research Assistant performs delegated support tasks for the Study Coordinator in clinical trials.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare study charts based on a template prepared by the Study Coordinator
- Ensure charts are prepped for the next day including lab kit preparation
- File both study charts and study files
- Complete study logs
- Work with the Administrative Assistant to ensure Primary Care Physician letters are completed at the beginning and end of the trial
- Prepare for monitor visits
- Assist monitors
- Update logs and statistics in Clinical Conductor
- Collapse and archive completed charts
- Perform vitals, EKG’s, diary training and other study procedures as directed by Study Coordinator
- Keep all study lab kits organized and in stock- notify lab technician of any supply needs based on visit schedules
- Support Centralized Clinical Data Specialists with paper source data entry
- Organize and track archived studies
- Stock exam rooms as needed
- Set up and ship out sponsor specific ECG or EKG machines-ensure all equipment is processed/tracked by Technology Support
- Complete Clinical Data & Quality projects as assigned by CD&Q Team.
- Assist with Phlebotomy as needed
- Perform additional duties as assigned by manager and as noted on the delegation log.
Qualifications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Education and Experience
- High School Degree or equivalent required
- Medical field or experience as nursing assistant preferred
- Previous medical office, research, or hospital experience preferred