Clinical Research Assistant

Overview:

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.

Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s 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

Additional Information:

Additonal Information/Preferred Qualifications:

The candidate will need to be able to be onsite at the Manhattan VA in NYC

BA or BS in psychology

Some research experience preferred but not required

Permanent