Research Assistant II - AES

Thermo Fisher Scientific; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare solutions seeks a Research Assistant II to enhance their clinical research at the Cardiff site. This role involves overseeing administrative tasks related to clinical trials and ensuring patient engagement throughout the process. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a foundational knowledge of clinical practices. Join a mission-driven team committed to improving health outcomes globally.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of GCP and ability to learn FDA regulations.
• Strong attention to detail for accurate data entry.
• Good computer skills with MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and oversees administrative functions on trials.
• Schedules patients and conducts reminder calls.
• Prepares patient documentation and collects medical history.

Skills

Good understanding of Good Clinical Practices (GCP)

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal/customer service skills

MS Office proficiency

Analytical and data management skills

Education

BLS or CPR certification

Tools

Clinical trial database systems

Job description

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At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life – To enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies.

Alongside clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work in Accelerated Enrollment Solutions optimizes each step of the patient journey in clinical trials, such as securing sites and recruiting patients, allowing for more patients to participate in clinical research. Your determination to put patients at the heart of every decision will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

We are currently looking to recruit a Research Assistant II to complement the collaborative team at our Synexus research site in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Working days, Monday to Friday, 37 hours a week.

Key responsibilities for a Research Assistant II are as follows :

Coordinates, oversees and provides direction for the completion of administrative functions on assigned trials.

Welcomes patients and all visitors upon arrival at the site.

Completes data entry and visit completion information and manage the diary system, ensuring data is accurate and up to date at all times.

Schedules patients for follow-up visits, external appointments, transport, etc.

Conducts reminder telephone calls to patients to confirm visits.

Prepares all relevant patient documentation as per protocol and local regulations ahead of appointment.

May collect medical history information for potential patients, liaising with medical facilities and networks to collect patient files, documentation and other relevant information as may be required as per protocol.

Collects and tracks patient notes, lab results and questionnaires to facilitate prompt reviewing.

Assists with the collection of patient SDV from local medical professional.

Maintains a presentable, safe and clean reception area to enhance the patient and visitor experience.

Completes or provides guidance to ensure completion of photocopying, faxing, postal activities, archiving and patient refreshments.

May provide support in the Pharmacy in all areas of drug administration. Assists with deliveries, checking stock and monitoring inventory of the dispensary. Assists with collating files, counting IP returns and ensuring compliance to company SOPs and COPs.

May assist with the education, evaluation, treatment and follow-up of sleep disorders for clinic patients. Performs comprehensive sleep testing and analysis on clinic patients per study protocol.

Completes reimbursements of patient study expenses and payments

Collaborates with other site functions to provide accurate and streamline processes and participate in best practice/process improvement initiatives

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Good understanding of Good Clinical Practices (GCP), with ability to learn and maintain a good working knowledge of FDA regulations and company/client SOPs and WPDs

Solid organizational skills and flexibility to manage workload and meet changing timelines

Firm attention to detail to ensure accuracy and efficiency in data entry

Solid interpersonal/customer service skills, positive attitude, and good oral and written communication

Capable of working in a team or independently

Solid English language and grammar skills

Good computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and basic understanding of clinical trial database systems

Good analytical and data management skills to effectively analyze data/systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency

BLS or CPR certification

Ability to multi-task and ability to have oversight over a few studies with a number of participants simultaneously

Strong attention to detail Working knowledge of medical terminology is an advantag

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