Clinical Research Assistant - Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC)

University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement program with employer‑conTR

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant for the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC). The role supports recruitment, consent, data entry, and regulatory filing under supervision, collaborating with study teams and sponsors in a hybrid work environment.

The position requires two years of relevant experience or equivalent education, with CCRP/CCRC/ACRP certifications preferred, and a strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant work experience; education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred for knowledge and credentialing.
• CCR P/CCRC/ACRP certifications preferred for role and career development.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and educate potential research participants and evaluate eligibility for studies.
• Conduct Informed Consent Interviews and assess capacity for consent.
• Enter collected data into sponsor databases within required timeframes.
• Maintain regulatory documents in Investigator Site Files and assist with study visits.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)

Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC)

ACRP certification

Job description

Clinical Research Assistant - Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC)# University of Kansas Medical Center## Clinical Research Assistant - Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC)Apply: Kansas City Metro Area: Full time: Posted Today: JR010642## **Department:**SOM KC The Alzheimer's Disease Center (ADC)-----CRO - Staff## **Position Title:**Clinical Research Assistant - Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC)## **Job Family Group:**Professional Staff## **Job Description Summary:**The Clinical Research Assistant assists in entry level clinical research activities. Under general supervision, the Clinical Research Assistant works with multidisciplinary teams including patients/study participants, families, physicians, administrative staff, and sponsor and CRO representatives to assist in coordination of all aspects of clinical research. This encompasses study recruitment, pre-screening for eligibility, data entry, maintenance of regulatory files, study visit scheduling, and collection data within scope of role. The University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (KU ADRC) is a National Institute of Aging P30-designated national leader in Alzheimer's Disease research with the vision to impact the lives of every patient and family dealing with Alzheimer’s in the region and across the state of Kansas through our research, education, and clinical care. We are a comprehensive center at the forefront of clinical trials, lifestyle intervention trials, drug and translational research, and basic science research. Our research enables us to also provide leading edge clinical care and support for dementia caregivers. In addition, we provide a wide variety of both public education and training opportunities for the workforce of tomorrow.## **Job Description:****Job Duties*** Recruit and educate potential research participants and evaluate potential eligibility for investigator-initiated and/or industry sponsored studies. Consult with the study coordinator and/or the principal investigator regarding potential eligibility as appropriate.* Conduct Informed Consent Interviews with participants and study partners as delegated by the Principal Investigator (PI) based on level of training and experience. Follow ADRC Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for obtaining consent from cognitively normal and cognitively impaired individuals. Assess capacity to provide consent and utilize the surrogate consent form when appropriate.* Obtain medical records when appropriate following all institutional policies.* Collect, process, handle, and ship biological specimens as outlined in the protocol and following KUMC policy. Maintain KUMC certification in biological specimen handling, shipping, and phlebotomy as appropriate.* Assist in collection of study data within scope of role and experience under the supervision of the study coordinator.* Track and document study related activities in a timely and accurate manner as directed.* Assist with maintaining adequate study supply inventory for the conduct of study visits.* Assist with study visit activities including scheduling visits and procedures within protocol specified parameters.* Assist the study coordinator in entering the collected data into sponsors electronic databases within required timeframes. Respond to database queries in a timely manner and consult with the study coordinator as needed.* Assist with timely and thorough filing of regulatory documents in Investigator Site Files. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.**Work Environment*** This is a hybrid position.**Required Qualifications****Work Experience:*** Two (2) years of relevant work experience. Relevant education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. **Preferred Qualifications****Education:** Bachelor’s Degree. **Certifications/Licenses:*** Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) through Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA).* Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC).* Applicable certification through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP). **Work Experience:*** Health care or clinical research experience.* Experience with medical terminology, common medical conditions, and medications.**Skills*** Computer skills* Communication skills* Attention to detail* Organization* Time management **Required Documents*** Resume/CV* Cover Letter**Comprehensive Benefits Package:**Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html## **Employee Type:**Regular## **Time Type:**Full time## **Rate Type:**Hourly**Compensation Statement:**The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.## **Pay Range:**$22.88 - $33.17**Minimum**$22.88**Midpoint**$28.03**Maximum**$33.17