Clinical Research Assistant
16 days ago
Atlanta
Job Description JOB TITLE – Research Assistant GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES – Provides direct support to Clinical Research Coordinators in the completion of protocol-specific study goals while observing strict adherence to ICH, GCP, protocol, and NeuroTrials Research guidelines, regulations, and policies. MANAGER – Site Director SUPERVISES – N/A DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: • Assisting CRC with all team studies, • Attending staff and/or study meetings in the absence of a CRC, • Conducting specialized training's as needed for research staff, • Creating and maintaining screen books and patient charts for all assigned studies, • Preparing visits for the next day, ensuring accuracy of source documents and assessments, • Filing of lab results, EKG results, and other communication in designated patient charts, • Timely completion of data entry for all eCRFs, as well as paper CRF completion and transmission, • Assisting Coordinators in assessments, including but not limited to, blood pressure and urine collection, EKGs and blood draws, • Calling study subjects or off-site laboratories at Coordinator request, • Formatting ‘Note to File’ documents and other written communication, • Assisting Coordinators with scheduling, copying, faxing, and other clerical tasks, • Aiding Coordinators in the facilitation of study monitoring visits, • Completion of daily responsibilities delegated by CRC as they pertain to the study and/or participants, • Assisting Coordinators with resolution of lab results which may include scheduling retests and/or following up with the Lab Vendor, • Assisting Coordinators with corresponding with sponsors and ensuring sponsor emails are responded to in a timely manner, • Knowledge of CNS and Sleep Medicine, including specific study indications, • Knowledge of electronic equipment (i.e., e-mail, computer, fax machine, copier, etc), • Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer study subject care, • Skill in organization and record maintenance, • Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with supervisors and co-workers, • Ability to complete paperwork with precision and attention to detail, • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations, • Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures, • Ability to work independently as well as functioning as part of a team Service Excellence: We believe all relationships with co-workers, sponsors, and subjects are partnerships. We demonstrate service excellence through a personal commitment to producing high quality, high value work, and delivering on time and on target results for every partner. Safety: We believe that physical and psychological safety are foundational for a healthy organization. We proactively identify and mitigate safety risks as part of our daily work and value those who speak up for safety. Resilience: We believe resilience is critical for doing our best work. We demonstrate resilience by remaining flexible, adapting to sudden change, and bouncing back from difficult situations with grace and confidence. Team Orientation: We believe that having a team orientation leads to individual and organizational success. We demonstrate team orientation by working collaboratively and leveraging collective knowledge, ideas, and strengths to achieve a common goal. Ethical Behavior: We believe the pillars of ethical behavior are integrity, honesty, respect, courtesy, and caring. We demonstrate ethical behavior by modeling professional standards of conduct. Mutual Respect: We believe that mutual respect cultivates a supportive workplace. We demonstrate mutual respect by embracing diverse perspectives, sharing ideas, and trusting in each other’s abilities. Open Communication: We believe that open communication results in a rich and rewarding dialogue that allows for the flow of energy and creativity. We demonstrate open communication by listening for understanding, speaking up without fear, freely sharing experiences, and soliciting ideas and opinions from others. EDUCATION – 1-2-year experience in clinical research EXPERIENCE – Experience as a research assistant a plus, Sleep Medicine experience strongly preferred. CERTIFICATE/LICENSE – CPR training provided PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS – Standard operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Research Assistants may be required to complete job-related tasks outside of that time frame in excess of a standard 40-hour work week. Requires prolonged walking, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports. Requires occasional lifting of boxes up to 50 pounds. Work is performed in a medical office environment and includes exposure to blood-born pathogens and bio-hazardous materials. This role requires the ability to work with a broad range of personalities, situations and psychiatric disorders; therefore, candidates must possess the ability to resolve conflicts immediately and diffuse potentially escalating events before they occur. Experience Required Required • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group, • Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityCompany DescriptionNeuroTrials Research is a multi-specialty focused medical clinical research center that aligns and works with some of the world’s largest and renowned pharmaceutical and device companies. We have conducted hundreds of clinical research studies with thousands of volunteers recruited from Atlanta, its metropolitan suburbs, and the Southeastern Region of the US. Our continual growth and emphasis on improvement of healthcare standards has attracted award-winning neurologists, psychiatrists, pulmonologists and other specialists who act as our primary investigators. Our focus areas include but are not limited to: neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, sleep disorders including OSA, insomnia, narcolepsy, migraine and pain disorders, psychiatric disorders, vaccines, and women’s health, as well as consumer devices and products. With more than 100 years of combined clinical research experience, our highly experienced staff are fully dedicated to the patients we see each day and sponsors that fund these studies.NeuroTrials Research is a multi-specialty focused medical clinical research center that aligns and works with some of the world’s largest and renowned pharmaceutical and device companies. We have conducted hundreds of clinical research studies with thousands of volunteers recruited from Atlanta, its metropolitan suburbs, and the Southeastern Region of the US. Our continual growth and emphasis on improvement of healthcare standards has attracted award-winning neurologists, psychiatrists, pulmonologists and other specialists who act as our primary investigators. \r\n\r\nOur focus areas include but are not limited to: neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, sleep disorders including OSA, insomnia, narcolepsy, migraine and pain disorders, psychiatric disorders, vaccines, and women’s health, as well as consumer devices and products. With more than 100 years of combined clinical research experience, our highly experienced staff are fully dedicated to the patients we see each day and sponsors that fund these studies.