Clinical Research Analyst

Collabera; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Paid sick and safe time

Paid vacation time

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays annually - as applicable

Job summary

Collabera in Palo Alto is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to support data collection and coordination of clinical studies under supervision of the PI or study coordinator.

You will screen and recruit participants, manage questionnaires, collect and code data, perform basic patient measurements after training, and handle regulatory documents, shipments, and study payments. Prior EPIC experience is preferred and medical terminology knowledge is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Two-year college degree and two years related work experience or a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• General knowledge of medical terminology.
• Working toward certifications for basic patient measurements and tests (phlebotomy and EKG).

Responsibilities

• Schedule and contact subjects for appointments and reminders.
• Prepare, distribute, and process questionnaires.
• Maintain regulatory documents and consent forms.
• Assist with screening, recruitment, and obtaining participant consent.
• Collect data, code data, and complete case report forms.
• Take basic patient measurements and tests after training (phlebotomy, EKG).
• Prepare and ship specimens, and order equipment as needed.
• Process study compensation payments and related letters.

Skills

Clinical research

Medical terminology

Data entry

Education

Two-year college degree

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Pay Rate :

$40 - $46/hour

JOB PURPOSE:

Perform administrative support duties related to the collection of clinical data and/or the coordination of clinical studies. Work under the close direction and supervision of the principal investigator and/or study coordinator/supervisor.

CORE DUTIES:

• Schedule and/or call subjects for appointments; contact participants with reminders or other requirements.
• Prepare, distribute, and process questionnaires.
• Perform clerical duties in the preparation of regulatory documents. Maintain all forms and documents, including consent forms and master subject logs. File all appropriate correspondence.
• Assist with the screening, recruiting, and obtaining consent of study participants. Review medical records and/or perform telephone or in-person interviews to gather data, as needed.
• Administer standard study questionnaires and tests, score test measurements and questionnaires, and code data for computer entry. Perform quantitative review of forms, tests, and other measurements for completeness and accuracy.
• Extract data from source documents for research studies as directed. Collect data and complete case report forms.
• Perform basic measurements and tests on patients according to protocol, such as obtaining vital signs and performing phlebotomy and EKG, after appropriate training/certification. Collect study specimens according to protocol.
• Prepare, process, and ship specimens/samples accurately under well-defined requirements.
• Order and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Process study compensation payments and thank you letters to subjects upon completion of trial activities. Assist with post-study activities, as needed.

Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education & Experience:
• Two-year college degree and two years related work experience or a Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of related education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• General knowledge of medical terminology.

Certifications and Licenses:

Working toward certification(s) to perform basic patient measurements and tests, such as phlebotomy and EKG.

Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial Class C Driver's License, if applicable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine light/fine grasping.
• Occasionally sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk based computer tasks, use a telephone and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
• Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, grasp forcefully, sort and file paperwork or parts, rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more.
• Ability to drive day or night, if applicable.
• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Top 3 requirements to hire?

• Clinical research assistant and data entry experience, have worked with electronic medical record (EPIC preferred)

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• short-term disability insurance
• paid parking/public transportation
• paid time off
• paid sick and safe time
• hours of paid vacation time
• weeks of paid parental leave
• paid holidays annually - as applicable