Specimen Collector and Data Submission Specialist - Part-time

Georgetown; United States; Presencial; USD 32.000 - 58.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Georgetown University’s Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials Unit seeks a Specimen Collector and Data Submission Specialist. This on-campus role collects patient specimens, processes them, and enters data into sponsor systems and internal software to ensure data continuity across platforms.

The Specialist works with the Clinical Research Coordinator, Regulatory Specialist, and Clinical Trial Manager, coordinating visits, scheduling in Google Calendar, and aligning data between Georgetown GMS and

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least 1 year of related experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel; proficient with Google Gmail, Calendar, and Drive.
• Experience with Workday is a plus.
• Strong communication and ability to interact with a diverse community.
• Detail-oriented, able to manage multiple tasks under pressure with good judgment.
• Experience in clinical specimen collection and data submission.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to create and document procedures for training materials.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• General knowledge of clinical research.

Responsabilidades

• Understand research processes for specimen collection and data submission.
• Partner with clinical staff to meet regulatory requirements.
• Create and document instructions for tasks as guidelines.
• Assist with training materials.
• Document specimen collection and data submission processes.
• Verify solutions align with research needs.
• Learn lifecycle methodologies for specimen collection and data submission.
• Communicate with customers, internal resources and support teams.
• Collaborate on process improvements across cross-functional teams.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to identify effective solutions.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Independent judgement

Problem-solving

Clinical research knowledge

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google Gmail

Google Calendar

Google Drive

Workday

Descripción del empleo

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Job Overview Specimen Collector and Data Submission role for Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials Unit will work with and assist the Clinical Research Coordinator, Regulatory Specialist, and Clinical Trial Manager by collecting patient specimens, processing the specimens, and entering data into clinical trial sponsor system, as well as internal software. Further data reconciliation will be implemented to ensure data continuity across various systems (internal, regulatory, and external sponsor systems).

Work Interactions

The Specimen Collector and Data Submission Specialist will work with and assist the Clinical Research Coordinator, Regulatory Specialist, and Clinical Trial Manager by interacting with the clinical trial sponsor and process all collections and data submissions within a timely manner. The Specialist will interact with clinical trial subjects to plan visits to the collect specimens as well as schedule the subjects in Google Calendar. The Specialist will work with the Clinical Trial Coordinator and also Financial Administrator to ensure data between Georgetown GMS and clinical trial sponsor match. The Specialist will elevate necessary issues, such as patient concerns, data discrepancies, software problems, and continuity issues when discovered to the Clinical Trial Manager.

Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develops an understanding of research processes and how specimen collection and data submission fits into those processes from a clinical research perspective
• Partners with clinical staff to help with the regulatory requirements of specimen collection and data submission
• Creates and documents instructions for complex tasks so that others may use as a guideline in the future
• Assists with the creation of user training materials
• Documents specimen collection and data submission processes, as needed
• Verifies that recommended solutions align with research requirements
• Develops understanding of specimen collection and data submission lifecycle methodologies
• Effectively communicates with customers, internal resources and support teams to ensure objectives are met
• Collaborates with clinical and research resources to identify and develop process improvements
• Participates in cross functional teams to gather clinical and research needs in order to identify effective solutions to the specimen collection process

Requirements and Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree in related field with a year of related work experience
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel; Google Gmail, Calendar, and Drive required
• Experience with Workday a plus
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively and have the capacity to interact with a diverse community
• Must pay close attention to detail, work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and use independent judgement and discretion in determining the best course of action.
• Requires bachelor’s degree in related field and one year of experience
• Previous work in clinical specimen collection and data submission role
• Strong knowledge and familiarity of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to create and document procedures for training materials
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• General knowledge of clinical research

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Working Conditions

Office setting. Sedentary.

Salary and Benefits

$40 per hour, for approximately 20 hours a week. Pay Range: The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $22.88 - $42.10 Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

Benefits

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

EEO Statement

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the university

We’re a leading research university with a heart. Founded in the decade that the U.S. Constitution was signed, we’re the nation’s oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Today we’re the forward-looking, diverse community devoted to social justice, restless inquiry and respect for each person’s individual needs and talents. Grounded in our Jesuit, Catholic identity, the Spirit of Georgetown undergirds everything we do.

Watch this video to learn more.

HR CARES Information

Learn how HR CARES for faculty and staff, nurturing an environment of mutual respect where imaginations flourish and ideas are realized to positively impact the world.

Benefits (repeat)

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.