Research Assistant I

Education
Bachelor's Degree Science required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes

Experience
New grad with some relevant coursework 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Careful attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
- Computer literacy, including database tools.
- Ability to follow directions and exhibit professionalism.

The RA I/ Clinical Research Coordinator's specific duties may include:

• Schedule and conduct study visits in the Men's Health Clinical Research unit. Coordinate study procedures to be conducted outside the unit at the Laboratory of Exercise Physiology and Physical Performance and at other institutional research locations.
• Administer consent to study subjects following Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Participate in the development and implementation of subject recruitment strategies.
• Monitor and report the occurrence of adverse events as dictated by the guidelines of the sponsor and the governing IRB.
• Review electronic medical records to pre-screen patients for study eligibility.
• Perform medical record abstraction for study relevant data.
• Perform basic study assessments on study subjects, such as anthropometric measurements, vital signs, and electrocardiogram (EKG).
• Prepare summary reports for project team regarding enrollment status and study progress.
• Assist with preparation of IRB submissions (initial submissions, continuing reviews, amendments, exceptions, etc.).
• Contribute to the development of study specific documents, e.g., case report forms (CRFs), eligibility screening scripts and questionnaires, informed consent forms, protocol summaries, and subject recruitment materials.
• Maintain study regulatory documents and ensure study compliance with all government, sponsor, and IRB requirements.
• Perform data entry on an ongoing basis.
• Screen subjects over thetelephone to determine their initial eligibility for study participation
• Assure adherence to intended timelines and achievement of study goals.
• Provide coverage for other study coordinators as needed.
• Assists PI with preparation of slide presentations when necessary.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 1 year of research experience, preferably in a position that required a high degree of direct interaction with research subjects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with electronic data capture (EDC) systems preferred (e.g., REDCap and StudyTrax).
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Certifications in the Protection of Human Subjects and Good Clinical Practice (or willingness to become certified), per institutional and regulatory guidelines.

• Excellent organizational skills and an ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Analytical skills necessary to accurately interpret and implement complex policy.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of team.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationships skills. Ability to build rapport and interact effectively with a broad array of people from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.