Clinical Research Assistant

University of Massachusetts Medical School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester, MA invites applications for a Clinical Research Assistant. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, you will support clinical research protocols by performing delegated tasks with human subjects and maintaining study documentation.

You will assist in protocol-specific tool development, data and sample handling, patient scheduling and follow-up, and adherence to policies and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with computer-based tools (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Oral and written communication skills; ability to convey information clearly.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist PI in development of protocol-specific tools to aid in study documentation.
• Collect, evaluate, update, and transport data and samples related to the protocol.
• Schedule patient tests and/or interviews.
• Conduct patient telephone follow-up.
• Maintain operations including stocking, inventory, storage, and ordering samples/supplies.
• Review medical records and abstractions for consistency and completeness.
• Comply with policies, health and safety regulations and department objectives.
• Maintain patient and study subject confidentiality.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for performing delegated tasks and procedures involving human subjects in support of clinical research protocols.

Responsibilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Operations

• Assist PI in development of protocol-specific tools to aid in study documentation
• Collect record, evaluate, update, and store/transport pertinent data and samples in relation to protocol
• Schedule patient tests and/or interviews
• Conduct patient telephone follow-up
• Maintain appropriate operations as needed including to stock, inventory, store, and order samples/supplies

Administration

• Review medical records and medical record abstractions for consistency and completeness
• Comply with established policies, health and safety regulations and requirements, procedures, and department objectives
• Maintain patient and study subject confidentiality

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in using computer-based tools (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required