Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The clinical research study assistant II will participate, under direction, in clinical research study activities to help support the work in the lab of Dr. Rob Naismith, Professor of Neurology, as well as with a clinical trial research team of over 10 research coordinators and a research nurse. The position screens, obtains consent, and enrolls participants in our industry sponsored clinical trials.

This is an opportunity to work alongside a mission to combat MS and help support over 3000 patients with MS. Our clinical research program includes dozens of studies sponsored through the NIH, Department of Defense, National MS Society, and various pharmaceutical companies.

About the research: https://trottermultiplesclerosiscenter.wustl.edu/clinical-studies/
For more information on MS: https://www.nationalmssociety.org/understanding-ms/what-is-ms

Job Description

• Assists clinical research coordinators with management of clinical trials, including: screening, enrolling, preparing informed consent packets, extracting data accurately from source documents and reporting in various data entry systems within protocol specified deadlines, routinely ensuring timely completion of all protocol requirements.
• Completes all necessary paperwork/documentation according to study protocol;
• interviews study subjects and schedules follow-ups as needed.
• Performs basic/scripted assessments to confirm eligibility to participate in study;
• explains and schedules laboratory and diagnostic procedures and/or treatment as
• required in the study; refers participants to basic resources, as necessary.
• Collects data from study participants, medical records, interviews, questionnaires,
• diagnostic tests and other sources; performs basic evaluation and interpretation of
• collected data and prepares appropriate reports and documentation as necessary;
• prepares and distributes study packets and information.
• Assists with study sample tracking and shipping.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross

Work Experience:

Administrative Or Research (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date
• Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirements). 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong ability to communicate effectively with individuals
• Detail-oriented approach to tasks 
• Conducted informed consent discussions with patients participating in clinical trials, ensuring they understood the study's purpose, procedures, risks, and benefits. 

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Associate degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

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