Research Assistant - Clinical

Arkansas Children's; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s is seeking a Research Assistant Clinical to support multiple research studies, including federally funded and community-based projects, under supervision of the Clinical Research Supervisor and PI.

Your responsibilities include meticulous adherence to study protocols, managing data collection activities, maintaining precise participant records, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure project success while complying with regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research activities is preferred.
• Experience supporting community-based populations desired.
• Strong organizational skills and confidentiality maintained.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of assigned projects as liaison between participants and investigators.
• Coordinate study activities, scheduling, and outreach; attend meetings for coordination of services.
• Data entry and maintenance of accurate study records and regulatory documents.
• Recruit participants, screen for eligibility, and conduct follow-up contacts as needed.
• Assist with adverse events and data reports; support audits and regulatory submissions.

Skills

Data collection

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Work Shift:

Please see job description for details.

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC035809 Ashleigh Herrera Recruitment NCOAR

Summary:

The Research Assistant Clinical will support various research studies, including federal and nonfederal funded grants, clinical trials, and community-based projects, supervised by the Clinical Research Supervisor and Principal Investigator. Responsibilities include meticulous adherence to study protocols, managing data collection activities, maintaining precise participant records, and collaborating with the team to ensure project success in alignment with stringent regulatory guidelines. The role may require a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and travel to accommodate study needs.

Salary:

Most new hires start between $21.70-$27.10 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information:

Preferred candidates will have experience supporting both qualitative and quantitative research activities, including interview coding, survey administration, data management, and the use of research software. They should be comfortable working with community-based populations. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, a commitment to maintaining confidentiality, and the ability to effectively manage multiple research activities while working both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team are highly valued.

Required Education:

High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Recommended Education:

Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.

Required Work Experience:

High School Diploma/GED, or 2 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED.

Description

1. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day management of assigned projects. Serves as the primary administrative liaison between study participant and Principal Investigator or other research staff. Coordinates project activities, scheduling, and outreach. Attends or facilitates meetings and other communications with investigators, research sponsors, other research staff and investigator staff members for the purposes of coordination of services to support assigned research projects.
2. Performs implementation/active and close-out phases of the study and recruitment of study participants by implementing effective screening strategies. Schedules and performs initial contact with prospective research subjects and follow-up visits; understands and explains research protocol, consent forms and when applicable uses detailed questionnaires and/or assessments to collect data for research studies; monitors the information for eligibility for the specific protocol as well as accuracy and completeness prior to examination by the investigators and/or sponsoring agency.
3. Collects, codes and enters study information into a database; assists in data compilation. Documents and maintains accurate records and study information. Prepares reports and summaries as needed. Manages financial records for dissemination and reconciliation of participant incentives (i.e., Visa gift cards and/or other non-monetary gifts).
4. Interviews project participants individually or in groups. Interviews may be conducted in person, by telephone, via televideo, or by mail. Ensures that completed questionnaires are complete, legible and accurate in accordance with research protocols. Make follow-up contact with participants to obtain missing or questionable data.
5. Spearheads lab recruitment efforts as needed and coordinates the scheduling of required laboratory tests and/or exams when applicable. Process samples for shipping, and perform any other procedures specific to study protocols (willing to learn phlebotomy for the collection of blood samples as well as other biological or environmental samples, as well as collection of vital signs if needed); Operates and maintains clinical research laboratory equipment to ensure safety and provide accurate results.
6. Develops, monitors, and adheres to timelines for project goals. Ensures that deadlines and deliverables to relevant funding agencies are met. Assist Clinical Research Supervisor and PI in complying with all state and federal regulatory and institutional requirements.
7. Maintains complete and accurate records and files pertaining to one or more research studies including regulatory and financials (study supplies, equipment, research participant incentives, travel, etc.). Maintain detailed records of research subject visits and procedures.
8. Makes descriptive reports of research study progress and outcomes. Makes recommendations to investigators to improve research processes and outcomes. Assists in preparation and submission of adverse events, protocol deviations or variations and data reports as needed. Responds to internal and external regulatory and financial audits.
9. Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information, maintains strict confidentiality. Demonstrates exceptional customer service and positive working relationships with participants, co-workers, clinical and management team, ancillary departments, community partners and stakeholders.

Arkansas Children’s (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.

Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/magnet-recognition) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/awards-and-recognition) for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.

For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.

Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest (https://www.archildrens.org/locations/arkansas-childrens-nw) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

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