DescriptionThe Clinical Research Assistant I assists in the daily activities of clinical research studies, including collection and organization of study information. Assists in preparing grant applications and documents (e.g., Institutional Review Board, Grants and Contracts Office), and provides clerical support to Clinical Research Coordinators and others in assigned area.
Responsibilities- Assists in the activities related to clinical research studies including but not limited to: answering phone calls, screening participants for eligibility, registering subjects with sponsoring agency, administering lifestyle questionnaires.
- Collects and records study data. Inputs all information into database.
- Assists in preparing grant applications, IRB/GCO for submission and filings.
- Maintains source documents and subject files in accordance with hospital procedures. Ensures accurate and complete compilation of subject data through chart reviews.
- Secures, delivers and ships clinical specimens as required by the protocol.
- Assists in the preparation for monitoring visits.
- Performs other related duties.
Qualifications- Associates Degree in Science or closely related field preferred or HS/GED plus two years of related experience
- 1 year in research environment preferred
Non-Bargaining Unit, 862 - Surgery - ISM, Icahn School of Medicine