SEARCH CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist PI in development of protocol-specific tools to aid in study documentation
• Assess eligibility of research subjects in accordance with the approved protocol and all applicable regulations including HIPAA
• Obtain patient consent and Human Subject Committee approvals for minimal-risk studies as delegated by IRB-approved protocol
• Collect, record, evaluate, update, and store/transport pertinent data and samples 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
• Stock, inventory, store, and order samples/supplies as needed to maintain appropriate operations
• 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

This position is located at the QARC data center in Lincoln, RI. QARC provides radiation therapy and diagnostic imaging services to sponsors conducting cancer clinical trials. This position has no patient contact.