Clinical Research Assistant

UMass Chan Medical School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to support clinical research protocols under the direction of the Principal Investigator. The role involves developing protocol-specific tools, collecting and managing data and samples, scheduling patient tests, and conducting telephone follow-up.

Responsibilities also include maintaining study operations, reviewing medical records for accuracy, and ensuring confidentiality of patient information and study

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience using computer-based tools (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal abilities expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist PI in development of protocol-specific tools for study documentation.
• Collect, evaluate, update, and transport data and samples related to protocols.
• Schedule patient tests and interviews; conduct telephone follow-up.
• Maintain operations including stocking, inventory, storage, and ordering supplies.
• Review medical records for consistency and completeness; ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

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.

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors 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

The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.