Clinical Research Assistant GRANT - RADC - Full-time-29685

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant in the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center-Research Facility. The role involves data collection and documentation for clinical studies, with potential evening, overnight, and weekend hours as protocols require.

The candidate will assist with data entry, participant eligibility, scheduling, and coordination with a multi-disciplinary team while maintaining confidentiality and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced research environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 1 year of experience with data collection.
• Entry level proficiency in Microsoft Office, including spreadsheets and databases.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Detail oriented with high attention to accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with a diverse pool of research participants.

Responsibilities

• Administers tests and questionnaires including eligibility assessment per study protocols.
• Assist with recruitment, screening and scheduling potential study participants.
• Collect and enter data into study case report forms or EDC systems.
• Respond to queries in a timely manner; assist with document submission to IRB as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation of consent, HIPAA forms, IRB approvals, and study communications.
• Gather materials for participant visits and assist with data analysis and reporting.

Skills

Data collection

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Ability to meet deadlines

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Sciences or health-related discipline

Tools

Electronic Data Capture (EDC) system

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Rush Alzheimers Dis Ctr-ResFac

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $17.63 - $24.91 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary

The Clinical Research Assist in the Rush Alzheimer’s department will assist with activities of clinical research studies conducted by PI(s) which may include grant-funded, industry sponsored, and investigator-initiated clinical research studies. This role will perform basic duties involving the collection, compilation, and documentation of clinical research data. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other Information

• High School Diploma.
• 1 year of experience with prior data collection experience.
• Entry level proficiency in Microsoft Office, including spreadsheets and databases
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Troubleshoots field issues when necessary. Uses discretion to resolve issues when unplanned events arise.
• Detail oriented with high attention to accuracy.
• Ability to build rapport, navigate sensitive topics, and maintain confidentiality with a diverse pool of research participants.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate within multi-disciplinary team settings.
• Availability to work evenings, overnight and weekends if called for under the study protocols.
• Travel may be required.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sciences or health-related discipline.

Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administers involved, systematic tests and questionnaires including the assessment of participant eligibility, level of function, and/or response to intervention(s) according to research study protocols. May assist with recruitment, screening and scheduling potential study participants.
• Assists with collection and entry of data into study case report forms and/or electronic data capture system and respond to queries in a timely manner
• May collect and assist with the submission of study related documents, study protocols and study protocol amendments for submission to the IRB per policy and procedure
• Maintains accurate and complete documentation of signed informed consent and HIPAA Authorization forms, relevant IRB approvals, source documentation, study related communication as assigned.
• May collect, process and ship potentially biohazardous specimens
• May administer structured tests and questionnaires according to research study protocols.
• May utilize study-related technology and equipment as part of data collection procedures
• Gather and prepare study-related materials for participants visits
• Analyze data and drafts data reports, manuscripts, and presentations.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.