Clinical Research Assistant - CDASR

Davita Inc.; Belmont (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in clinical research seeks a Research Assistant to support various studies under supervision. This entry-level position is critical in data collection, patient recruitment, and administrative tasks, requiring a Bachelor's Degree and strong organizational skills. It offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals in a collaborative environment, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of research data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Related experience of 0-1 year preferred.
• Basic computer skills for electronic communication and clinical administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Collects and organizes patient data.
• Recruiting patients for clinical trials and scheduling visits.
• Conducts library searches and prepares data for analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Summary
Working under the supervision of a Senior Research Assistant, Manager or Principal Investigator and following established policies and procedures, provides assistance on clinical research studies.
Supervisor available to handle unusual situations and regularly reviews progress of work.
Does this position require Patient Care? No
Essential Functions
-Collects and organizes patient data.
-Maintains records and databases.
-Uses software programs to generate graphs and reports.
-Recruiting patients for clinical trials, conducts phone interviews and schedules patients for visits.
-Obtains patient study data from medical records, physicians, etc.
-Conducts library searches.
-Performs administrative support duties as required.
-Verifies accuracy of study forms.
-Updates study forms per protocol.
-Prepares data for analysis and data entry.
-Assists with formal audits of data.
-Documents patient visits and procedures.
-Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC procedures.
-Assists with interviewing study subjects.
-Administers and scores questionnaires.
-Provides basic explanation of study and in some cases obtains informed consent from subjects.
-Performs study procedures such as phlebotomy.
-Assists with study regulatory submissions.
-Writes consent forms.
-Verifies subject inclusion/exclusion criteria.

Education
Bachelor's Degree required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Related experience 0-1 year

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Careful attention to details.
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- All employees must possess basic computer skills to use a variety of electronic or online systems for communication, clinical and administrative purposes.
- Working knowledge of clinical research protocols.
- Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs.
- Works independently under close supervision.

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