Research Assistant

Astera Cancer Care; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cancer & Hematology Centers is seeking a Research Assistant to support clinical trial conduct and related activities in the Grand Rapids area.

Education requirements include a High School Diploma or an Associate degree in life sciences, plus knowledge of research processes and a valid driver's license. Travel up to 30% to CHCWM satellite sites may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Associates degree in life sciences (preferred) or equivalent.
• Knowledge of research processes and best practices.
• Current driver's license (must not be suspended).

Responsibilities

• Processes, ships, and catalogs biological samples for central laboratories.
• Monitors and maintains current clinical trial supply levels; processes shipments and re-orders.
• Reviews and utilizes protocols as guides for study activities.
• Transports study investigational product and/or clinical trial supplies to CHCWM satellite sites; travel up to 30%.
• Maintains regulatory documents in conjunction with regulatory coordinator.
• Assists in filing/organizing essential documentation.
• Attends meetings and briefings regarding clinical studies.
• Generates and maintains department metric reports.
• Supports team workflow and assists coordinators at satellite sites as needed.
• Maintains organized records of meeting minutes and related documents.
• Communicates with peers to support patient services and morale.

Skills

Research knowledge

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree in life sciences

Job description

Our Mission

At The Cancer & Hematology Centers we are dedicated to help, healing and hope for cancer patients and their families. We provide our patients with advanced treatments, innovative research and, above all else, compassionate care. Our patients receive the most comprehensive, contemporary cancer care balanced with the compassion of a dedicated nursing and support staff. Treating cancer requires a team of committed and caring health care professionals working together to understand and address your needs. In addition to caring physicians, we have a full range of support staff available to assist you and your family, such as oncology-certified nurses, social workers, experienced lab and pharmacy personnel and a psychologist. Our focus is not just on healing but also on helping and offering hope. We know that being diagnosed with cancer is a life-changing event, and it takes a lot of adjustment to accept the emotional and physical realities of this disease. Our staff understands what you're going through and can offer compassion and resources to help. To us, it's important that healing isn't just centered on your disease site. Our cutting-edge cancer care is available close to home. Our medical staff have close ties to prominent hospitals and ongoing cancer research, and we bring those breakthrough advances to our regional centers to progress the level of care that is offered right here at home.

Why Join Us

We are looking for talented and high-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description

Position Overview: The Research Assistant is responsible for assisting the research department in clinical trial conduct and related activities.

Job Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or Associates degree in life sciences (preferred) or equivalent. Specific skills & abilities: Research knowledge Current driver's license (must not be suspended)

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Processes, ships, and catalogs biological samples for central laboratories' would be more appropriate.
• Responsible for accurate record keeping of clinical trial supplies (kits) at multiple locations' or 'monitors and maintains current clinical trial supply levels; processes shipment arrivals and re-orders as needed.
• Reviews and utilizes protocols as guides for study activities.
• Transports study investigational product and/or clinical trial supplies to CHCWM satellite sites (Big Rapids, Holland, Lacks, Muskegon) as needed for patient treatments (travel will be reimbursed). Travel could be up to 30% of time. Assists in the proper maintenance of current/pending regulatory documents in conjunction with regulatory coordinator.
• Assist in filing/organizing clinical research essential documentation.
• Attends meetings and briefings regarding clinical studies as required.
• Assist in generating and maintaining department metric reports for the department manager and/or director of research.
• Functions as a team member by expanding his/her responsibilities as directed by management to facilitate optimal workflow within the research department. This may include assisting clinical research coordinators at the CHCWM satellite sites as needed.
• Maintain organized and easily accessible records of all meeting minutes and related documents.
• Communicates and interacts with peers and other departments in a manner that is viewed as having a positive effect on patient services and CHCWM staff morale.
• This employee has access to medical records. The parts of the medical record s/he needs to references to perform his/her job are as follows: Lab Information System, Pharmacy Information System, Entire Chart/Electronic Medical Record (EMR), and Electronic Billing System (EBS).

Other Duties

Please note 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. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Providing advanced treatments and compassionate care close to home.