Clinical Research Specialist

Overview

Talent Pool - Administrative & ClericalThe Clinical Research Specialist is a supportive clinical research role that assists in a variety of activities, including work with laboratory specimens, document preparation, record keeping, materials preparation, and review of prospective research participants. Clinical Research Specialists perform work at the task level, under close supervision. This position is 32 hours a week.

Responsibilities

• Provides support in proper research protocol compliance and development, including regulatory controls, study procedures, and data management.

• Assists in preparation and maintenance of study and subject level documentation, reports, and other materials; keeping appropriate logs; tracking participants; and preparing study materials.

• Under direct supervision, performs a variety of tasks: assists in recruitment and screening of prospective research participants; obtains informed consent from study participants for minimal risk studies (as needed); collects, enters, and analyzes subject data; and compiles reports.

• Reviews new protocols for biological specimen requirements; assures all necessary supplies are on site; prepares and/or oversees the preparation of biological specimens for shipment to reference laboratory.

• Assists in preparation for site initiation, monitoring, and audit visits.

• Assists in orientation of new clinical research staff.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:Required: High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree or higher

EXPERIENCE:Required: One year experience in clinical research or relevant area.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:REQUIRED: Obtain Good Clinical Practice certification within 30 days of hire and maintain without lapse. Obtain Human Subjects Research certification within 30 days of hire and maintain without lapse.PREFERRED