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Clinical Research Assistant
Job Number: 2024-47107
Category: Research
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - Pediatrics - W833500
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Grade: 15
Union Code: Union Position-W28-SHARE
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: Nov. 15, 2024

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

Under the direction 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.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Operations

  • Assist PI in development of protocol-specific tools to aid in study documentation                                             
  • Collect record, evaluate, update, and store/transport pertinent data and samples in relation to protocol                           
  • Schedule patient tests and/or interviews                                         
  • Conduct patient telephone follow-up                                              
  • Maintain appropriate operations as needed including to stock, inventory, store, and order samples/supplies                                  

Administration

  • 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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelors degree 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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