Clinical Trials Assistant Position @ The Institute for Medical Research, Durham NC

The Institute for Medical Research (IMR), an affiliate of the Durham VA Health Care System (DVAHCS), is looking for a full-time Clinical Trials Assistant I – Clinic that will be involved with the implementation and execution of a variety of clinical research projects including the recruitment and enrollment of research study patients, specimen collection, and data collection from medical records and questionnaires. These multiple functions require a significant degree of flexibility and independence to complete complex tasks. The successful candidate will be employed in the laboratory of Dr. Stephen Freedland, a nationally recognized leader in cancer and urology research.

Responsibilities:

Patient Outreach and Study Recruitment:

• Review patient’s electronic medical record information to determine eligibility to various research studies
• Contribute significantly to patient outreach, interaction, and successful recruitment to a variety of sponsored and non-sponsored research studies
• Conduct in-person approaches and phone screens for patient inclusion in research studies
• Interact with potential study participants in-person and remotely
• Appropriately catalogue and maintain strict recordkeeping any outreach or interaction undertaken with Durham patients, including communication via mail, phone, and in-person approaches
• Assist in preparing paperwork and ensuring smooth clinic workflow
• Obtain various measurements from participants including vital signs and waist and hip circumference
• Strive to meet patient enrollment goals

Data Quality and Compliance:

• Assist in collection and management of patient-oriented data used in support of analytical and/or research projects related to oncology and sponsor-funded studies
• Maintain study databases and other study-related spreadsheets and logs
• Perform efficient and accurate data abstraction and entry into various study database systems
• Adhere to all safety and compliance regulations, internal standards of procedure, good clinical practice, and other IMR/VA policies
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times

Specimen and Laboratory:

• Attend phlebotomy training courses and complete in-person blood draw competency training
• Perform venipuncture on participants who enroll in studies needing blood draws
• Assist in the timely processing and/or shipment of study specimen (including but not limited to: blood, urine, stool, etc.)
• Assist with specimen organization, storage, and laboratory equipment maintenance

Teamwork and Motivation:

• Work effectively with other team members as part of a team
• Complete tasks independently and manage personal workflow
• Communicate diplomatically and professionally with administration, faculty, clinical and lab personnel, subjects, and other study team members

Non-critical Elements:

• Troubleshoot and modify protocol implementation when necessary
• Recommend new methods for data collection and documentation
• Assist other research personnel

Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and 1 year of relevant experience.

Additional Requirements:

• This position requires an organized, task oriented, deadline-sensitive individual.
• Applicants must deal diplomatically and professionally with administration, faculty, clinical and lab personnel, and subjects.
• Demonstrated leadership, professional initiative and teamwork abilities are required.
• This position requires an applicant who is comfortable with processing human specimens such as blood, urine, and feces; in addition, undergoing phlebotomy training.
• Basic computer skills are required and familiarity with MS Excel and MS word are preferred.
• Prior experience with clinical research, lab work (specifically DNA extraction), FDA regulations, HIPAA considerations, and consenting process is preferred.

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