Clinical Research Assistant B

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Posted Job Title

Clinical Research Assistant B

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Assistant B

Job Description Summary

Assist with study coordination and recruitment for investigator-initiated studies, multi-center research studies, and patient-oriented
clinical and translational research projects within the Renal, Electrolyte, and Hypertension Division. Works directly with study
physicians, study coordinators, and other research staff. Performs recruiting, prepping charts, creating source documents, ordering of
supplies and equipment, study visits, consenting of participants, processing and shipping of labs, entering data into databases, picking
up and delivering supplies and specimens, and escorting participants to other testing/procedure areas. Maintain and file study records,
logs, databases, and spreadsheets. Knowledge of medical terminology and ability to read lab reports needed. Familiarity working with
Penn chart is preferred. Willing to learn medical procedures, ie, phlebotomy, ECG, etc. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule
that would include occasional early mornings, late evenings and weekends.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

We are looking for a highly motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic individual who will provide study assistance/coordination for
patient-oriented clinical and translational research projects within the Renal Division. The primary duties will include, but are not
limited to:
* Assist with Institutional Review Board (IRB) documentation including submissions, continuing reviews, amendments, and adverse
event reporting.
* Assist, process, file, and organize study and regulatory documentation.
* Assist in the coordination, creation, organization, and maintenance of all documentation, logs, spreadsheets, and databases required
by sponsor or clinical research organizations (CROs) - source documentation, case report forms, study and regulatory binders, and
patient binders.
* Assist in resolving regulatory-related queries with IRB, study sponsors and CROs.
* Work with research sponsors, CROs, or regulatory agencies on study initiation, monitoring, closeout visits, and any audits.
* Research data entry.
*Assist with performing study visits, consenting of participants,
*Picking up and delivering supplies and specimens, and escorting participants to other testing/procedure areas
* Recruit, screen, and enroll patients as specified per protocol.
* Schedule patient visits and necessary testing.
* Process and ship blood, urine, and serum specimens.
* Obtain records and any other material required to complete case report forms and comply with protocols
Additional duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• High School Grad/GE Degree and 3 to 5 y