Research Associate

Job Title: Research Associate

Department: Study Management

Location: Mumbai, India

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Days, Monday – Friday

SUMMARY

As a member of our Clinical Trials Study Management team, the Research Associate supports all actions and tasks related to clinical trials study set up & live study validation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Use of CTMS functionality for recording data cleaning-related action items (AI) comments and specimen related action items

All aspects of data cleaning (to include action items/CTAs) including Site contact, escalation to Clinical Research Associate (CRA) or ACM Project Manager (PM) according to the appropriate Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), resolution and sample release from the CTMS system and filing of associated documentation

Re-issue of reports following request from sites or Sponsors and following data cleaning activities, necessitating the re-issue of lab reports.

Perform clerical functions as directed by the Director of Study Management and filing of documentation and request forms as needed

Actively participates and assists with implementation of ACM services to ensure profitability and continued growth of the organization

Comply with policies for the safe, secure and confidential processing and storage of patient and other laboratory information Improve job knowledge by in-house, outside work, self-study, and on-line training in addition to industry functions, certifications, publications, and other available training resources

Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree in life science fields of Bio-chemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, Bio-technology or 6 months experience in central laboratory or clinical trials experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Computer proficiency

Familiarity with relational databases and reporting tool

Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.

Customer Service experience required

Critical thinking and ability to problem-solve

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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