Clinical Research Assistant: Trials & Lab Support

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Assistant at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters supports clinical research studies within the Clinical Research Unit, emphasizing meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Reports to department leadership.

Key duties include managing trial supplies, liaising with monitors, vendors and sponsors, processing specimens, coordinating system access and deliveries, assisting with study monitoring, preparing materials for visits, and supporting data

Qualifications

• IRB certification required or must be completed within 90 days of hire.
• Associate’s degree in Human Services or closely related field preferred.
• Previous experience in laboratory and research preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and problem solve independently.
• IATA (hazardous materials training) required.
• Knowledge of procedures governing clinical research preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage trial supplies; acts as point of contact for monitors, vendors and sponsors related to receipt, use, and return of supplies.
• Processes, packages and ships laboratory specimens.
• Coordinates trial system access, equipment and deliveries with vendors.
• Assists with onsite and remote study monitoring visits by sponsors.
• Prepares materials for subject visits.
• Assists with data management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Human Services or closely related field

Job description

The Research Assistant at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters supports clinical research studies within the Clinical Research Unit, emphasizing meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Reports to department leadership.

Key duties include managing trial supplies, liaising with monitors, vendors and sponsors, processing specimens, coordinating system access and deliveries, assisting with study monitoring, preparing materials for visits, and supporting data