Research Assistant

ccf; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Nevada is seeking a Research Assistant to support human subject research projects at the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. This role conducts data entry, lab processing, and scheduling of activities while collaborating with multiple teams to ensure smooth research operations.

You will assist with study records, tools development, and certification documentation, maintaining a professional relationship with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentation software.
• Ability to perform internet searches.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Continually demonstrates competency with defined requirements for the position.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation and conduct of human subject research projects.
• Perform data entry and lab processing.
• Schedule research activities and coordinate with participants.
• Interact with participants and support cross-team exposure to research operations.
• Assist in development and maintenance of research tools and study records.
• Maintain study personnel certification records and filing systems.
• Order and stock supplies and maintain professional relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Internet research

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Research Assistant

Location

Las Vegas

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Nevada

Department

CC Nevada Research-Neurological Institute

Job Code

U99968

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. @ Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health

Located: 888 W Bonneville Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89106

Cleveland Clinic Nevada specializes in collaborative care, providing the community with ongoing care, clinical research and access to no-cost partner resources and education services. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Research Assistant on our team, you will help facilitate this vision by assisting with the implementation and conduct of human subject research projects. You will perform data entry and lab processing, schedule research activities, interact with participants, and float between teams to gain full exposure to research operations. This role assists in helping patients receive access to specialized and innovative care.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Assist the research team with research study related tasks.

• Assist with completion of protocol related activities.

• Obtain and maintain clinical competencies for unlicensed caregivers such as phlebotomy, vital signs, ECG, POC testing and other testing as required.

• Assist with the development and coordination of the research subject schedule in compliance with the research protocol.

• Assis with the collection, recording and maintenance of research study records.

• Assist in the development and maintenance of research tools, such as spreadsheets, questionnaires, and/or brochures.

• Maintain study personnel certification records (license, CV, CITI, etc.).

• Establish and maintain filing systems.

• Order and stock supplies.

• Maintain professional relationships, including frequent and open effective communication with internal and external customers.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma/GED

• Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of computer-based skills, especially in the use of work processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software

• Ability to undertake internet searches

• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

• Continually demonstrates competency with defined requirements for the position as established by Cleveland Clinic

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• One year experience in a healthcare setting

• Degree may substitute the experience requirement

• Knowledge of medical terminology

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• In some locations, ability to move up to 25 pounds

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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