Clinical Research Assistant

Davita Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Davita Inc. is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant for a neonatal intensive care unit. The successful candidate will assume responsibility for clinical research activities to ensure smooth operation of studies and interventions for infants. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication and organizational skills, and a desire to gain clinical experience in a hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Prior related clinical research experience in the NICU preferred.
• On pathway to a degree in a health related field.
• Willingness to learn specific skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research projects and perform clinical research interventions.
• Communicate with research team and families.
• Maintain research records and data management.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Detail-Oriented

Education

Degree in a health related field

Job description

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

This position involves clinical research in a neonatal intensive care unit hospital setting. This person will be engaged in job duties to ensure the smooth operation of study activities and that infants receive interventions and study procedures as specified. The candidate should have excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills. Under general direction, assists the research investigator by performing clinical research tasks, including, but not limited to completion of clinical research interventions on neonatal participants and communication with families regarding research-related tasks. This person will perform routine clinical research tasks for the study, set up and operate various clinical equipment such as placing EEG leads (after training), assist with research project data collection and database maintenance, and other duties as assigned. This study team member may provide training to support staff members and conduct other duties related to the primary study and other funded studies. The candidate should be able and willing to flex to tasks required for the primary and other funded studies as time allows.

Prior related clinical research experience in the NICU is preferred.

Job Duties

• Assists with research projects; performs independent research; plans, designs and implements research projects under supervision; interprets experimental test data
• Performs various clerical duties including typing, answering phones, placing EEG leads, completing compliance forms, populating database fields, preparing correspondence, preparing and maintaining bibliographies, and completing applications and forms.
• Performs clinical research interventions on research participants.
• Communication with research team and families of research participants.
• Educate new team members on research interventions.
• Equipment and supply maintenance.
• Maintains and keeps research records and logs.
• Follows existing research protocols.
• Utilizes the electronic medical record to retrieve research data.
• Compiles, processes, and analyzes data; records research procedures and results; files and maintains records; codes data for input for electronic data processing; inputs and retrieves data using computers.
• Maintains and organizes research data through the use of research data management software.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Prior related clinical research and experience with infants and/or neonates is preferred, but we are willing to train the successful applicant in the specific skills required.

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal/human relations skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of specialized medical/scientific terminology.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to tend to details, maintain records.
• Ability to operate a personal computer.

Minimum Qualifications

• Achieved or on pathway to a degree in a health related field with strong interest in gaining clinical experience. An equivalent combination of education and experiencemay also be considered.

Function

Clinical Research

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.