Clinical Research Assistant

11500 Research and Grants; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health seeks a detail-oriented research support professional to assist clinical research coordinators, investigators, physicians, nurses, and staff at Intermountain Medical Center. The on-site role emphasizes sample management, data entry, scheduling, and regulatory compliance to ensure study operations run smoothly.

Key duties include prescreening participants, collecting and maintaining data, preparing procedures, obtaining consent, and collaborating with the research team while

Qualifications

• Experience using basic computer programs including Microsoft Word processing, database, spreadsheet applications and e-mail.
• Prior experience in a research, academic or healthcare setting.
• Prior experience working with laboratory protocol, systems and documentation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collection, preparation, shipment, and evaluation of laboratory samples.
• Provide data entry and appropriate documentation into Intermountain departmental and study-related programs; maintain research records.
• Schedule monitoring visits and manage study kit inventory.
• Assist with prescreening by reviewing medical records of potential participants.
• Collect, input, and maintain data in Intermountain and external databases.
• Prepare for and organize upcoming research procedures per study protocols; may support regulatory team.
• Assist with obtaining research consent for patients on registry, observational, biospecimen, or other low-risk studies.
• Interact with coworkers, medical staff, and patients; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Organization

Prioritization

Adaptability

Continuous learner

Critical thinking

Self-motivation

Written and Verbal Communication

Time Management

Research

Tools

Microsoft Word

Database

Spreadsheet

Email

Job description

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to assist in duties and activities associated with supporting clinical research and research studies at Intermountain Healthcare. A key responsibility of this position is to provide support to clinical research coordinators, clinical investigators, physicians, nurses, department managers and other staff.

Work Schedule

On-site - Position requires on-site presence. Core business hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Essential Functions

• Sample Management: Assist in the collection, preparation, shipment, and evaluation of laboratory samples, and when applicable safely operate laboratory equipment in compliance with trainings and regulations.
• Data Entry & Documentation: Provide data entry and appropriate documentation into Intermountain departmental and study-related external programs. Maintains research records in accordance with policies and regulations. Archives research study records at study closure.
• Scheduling & Inventory Management: Schedule monitoring and vendor visits and manage study kit inventory.
• Prescreening Activities: Assist with prescreening activities by reviewing medical records of potential participants.
• Data Management: Collect, input, and maintain data in Intermountain and external databases.
• Procedure Preparation: Prepare for and organize upcoming research procedures according to designated study protocols. May support regulatory team of designated area as requested.
• Consent Assistance: Assist with obtaining research consent for patients on registry, observational, biospecimen, or other low-risk types of studies. Complies with training on techniques and processes, FDA Good Clinical Practice, and departmental SOPs to ensure compliance with Intermountain policy and procedure, research sponsors and federal rules and regulations.
• Collaboration & Other Duties: Interact closely with coworkers, medical staff, and patients, and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Teamwork
• Organization
• Prioritization
• Adaptability
• Continuous learner
• Critical thinking
• Self-motivation
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Time Management
• Research

Minimum Qualifications

Experience using basic computer programs including Microsoft word processing, database, spreadsheet applications and e-mail.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in a research, academic or healthcare setting.

Prior experience working with laboratory protocol, systems and documentation techniques.

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs. Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use. Expected to bend, lift, and carry patient files, documents, equipment, and supplies. Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time while interacting with others or to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location

Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center

Work City: Murray

Work State: Utah

Salary

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $19.50 - $26.48

Benefits

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Additional Information

Intermountain Health's PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more.

Additional Applicant Obligations

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations.

If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment.

I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

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All positions subject to close without notice.

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