Clinical Research Assistant - Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)

Department:

SOM KC Internal Medicine - Administration

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Medicine-Gastroenterology

Position Title:

Clinical Research Assistant - Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

The Clinical Research Assistant (CRA) in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Motility supports entry-level clinical research activities under general supervision. This role involves assisting with data collection from patients and study participants, and providing information and logistical support to physicians, administrative staff, sponsors, and CRO representatives. The assistant works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to help coordinate various aspects of clinical research studies.

Job Description:

Job Duties

Study Support & Logistics:

• Assist Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) with study setup, participant recruitment efforts, and follow-ups.

• Prepare and organize research study materials, including participant packets, consent forms, and regulatory documentation.

• Schedule study-related appointments and coordinate participant visits.

• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of study supplies and assist in ordering necessary materials.

Participant Interaction & Support:

• Serve as a point of contact for study participants, providing general study information and answering non-clinical questions.

• Assist with scheduling and sending reminders for study visits.

• Provide participants with instructions regarding study expectations, visit logistics, and follow-up care.

• Escort study participants to different departments or areas for required study procedures.

Data Entry & Documentation:

• Collect, enter, and maintain research data in electronic and paper-based systems.

• Ensure proper documentation and organization of study records, regulatory binders, and case report forms.

• Assist with maintaining compliance with institutional and regulatory guidelines by supporting the CRC in IRB submissions and protocol updates.

Administrative & Compliance Assistance:

• Assist in preparing materials for audits, sponsor site visits, and regulatory inspections.

• Track and report study milestones and participant recruitment status.

• Maintain study logs and ensure proper filing of all study-related correspondence.

• Support the CRC in coordinating study team meetings, taking meeting minutes, and preparing reports.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Working Conditions:

• This position is onsite on KUMC Campus

Required Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree or two (2) years of related clinical research experience
  OR

• An equivalent combination of relevant post-secondary education and related work experience totaling at least two (2) years

• Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.

Skills:

• Interpersonal communication

• Multitasking

• Time Management

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/