Research Assistant I, DOM Infectious Diseases

Working under the supervision of a Principal Investigator and Research Coordinator and following established policies and procedures, assists with clinical research studies. May be responsible for the following activities: recruiting and evaluating patients for studies; collecting and organizing patient data; scheduling patients for study visits; transporting laboratory specimens; maintaining and updating data generated by the study.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct HIV, COVID-19, and other infectious disease Clinical Trials in both healthy and immunocompromised individuals.

• Provide assistance on clinical research studies as per study guidelines and protocols.

• May contribute to study and database design, if applicable.

4.Recruit and evaluate potential study participants. Per protocol instruction, conduct telephone interviews and schedule participants for study visits and screening.

5.Responsible for managing various regulatory submissions to the Institutional Review Board and/or Biosafety Committee (i.e., study registrations, amendments, reportable events, study closures).

• Responsible for maintaining the patient information database for the study. Required to input data and maintain participant records as part of record-keeping function.

• Responsible for preparing Case Report Forms for participants and monitoring visits.

• Responsible for assisting in quarterly monitoring visits from study sponsors.

• Responsible for mailing various study information or packets to study participants.

• Answer any phone calls and inquiries regarding the study protocol. When appropriate, refer participants to their supervisor or clinical staff.

• Will be trained to perform clinical procedures such as, but not limited to: phlebotomy, vitals assessments, point-of-care tests, nasal/nasopharyngeal swabs, and other specimen collections as specified in the protocol.

• Collect and coordinate laboratory and tissue specimens transport to designated lab personnel. May include limited processing of samples, if needed.

• Monitor and set up any needed equipment.

• Maintain inventory and order supplies when necessary.

• All other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS or BA Degree, New or recent graduate with relevant course or project work

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

1.Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with the study participants.

2.Good oral and written communication skills.

3.Knowledge of clinical research protocols.

4.Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.

5.Careful attention to detail.

6.Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for subjects' rights and individual needs.

7.Sound degree of computer literacy.

8.Ability to methodically record data.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in an Infectious Disease ambulatory clinic setting located in the main hospital.