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Clinical Research Assistant
Job Number: 2015-25352
Category: Research
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non Exempt
Business Unit: SCHOOL
Department: School - Psychiatry - VA Research Svcs - W833050
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Grade: 15
Union Code: Union Position-W28-SHARE
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: June 22, 2015

Overview:

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for performing delegated tasks and procedures involving human subjects in support of  clinical research protocols. 

Responsibilities:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist PI in development of protocol-specific tools to aid in study documentation
  • Assess eligibility of research subjects in accord with HIPAA regulations for IRB-approved protocols
  • Obtain consent for minimal-risk studies as delegated by IRB-approved protocol
  • Collect, record, evaluate, and update pertinent data in relation to protocol
  • Track study enrollment and completion of milestones
  • Summarize research findings and prepare presentations
  • Perform literature searches
  • Schedule patient tests and/or interviews
  • Conduct  patient telephone follow up
  • Review  medical records and medical record abstractions for consistency and completeness
  • Comply with established policies, health and safety regulations and requirements, procedures, and department objectives
  • Maintain patient and study subject confidentiality
  • Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or health care field, or equivalent experience
  • Experience in using computer-based tools (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required.
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