Clinical Research Unit Assistant

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Clinical Research Unit Assistant - Boca Raton, FL.

The Division of Research supports and promotes Florida Atlantic research, creative and scholarly activities by providing faculty tools and resources to be competitive, setting strategic directions in research, ensuring responsible research practices and communicating the importance of research within and beyond the university. 

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Assist research coordinators with research studies; as well as help research coordinators to ensure accurate execution of research protocols in accordance with HRPP, Good Clinical Practices, HIPPA and required obligations to patient/subject, Principal Investigator, research team and the sponsor.

• Interface directly with patients/subjects, caregivers, and principal investigators in support of the clinical research and clinical trials.

• Recruit and screen potential patients/subjects for eligibility to the studies managed in the CRU.  This may include gathering information from the medical records for studies involving hospital/doctors from the clinical partners, physician referral, advertisement and directly scheduling visits to screen and evaluate the patient/subject.

• Assist with the informed consent process and ensure that the patient/subject fully understands what is required of them throughout the study.

• Create and maintain participant charts and coordinates participant appointments for studies conducted in the CRU requiring those services.

• Performs phlebotomies and collection of other biological specimens.

• Conduct off-site visits to collect patient data and specimens if required.

• Collect, organize, and maintain source documentation.

• Ensure protocols are being followed as approved by the IRB.

• Participate in research activities by assisting with the collection of data

• Interact with patient/subject and families in a courteous and professional manner when applicable. Be consistent and regularly follow through with the patients/subjects reminding them of visits and compliance. Extend this courteous and professional manner to faculty and staff within FAU and collaborating institutions.

• Collect research patient/participant specimens.  Properly process, store or ship processed specimens.

• Follow EH&S and IBC procedures when applicable.

• Perform research procedures according to protocols.

• Work with CRU team in maintaining and updating the unit policies and procedures.

• Participate in research training offered to researchers.

• Maintain the lab to ensure no expired supplies are stored and all equipment is calibrated and running properly.

• Resolve lab issues and maintain temperature logs for all specimens.

• Schedule biohazard pickup and disposal for the entire center.

• Responsible for dry ice including receiving, scheduling deliveries, and maintaining records.

• Assist with inventory of lab/center supplies.

• Perform other work-related duties and complete projects as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma and one year of related work experience required.



Preferred Qualific