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

The Clinical Research Assistant B will serve as the point of contact for all study related inquiries and will be responsible for coordinating
research related activities per protocol including recruitment, eligibility screening, running participant sessions, sample collection, data
collection and quality assurance.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will have experience collecting research data, interacting with research participants and working well as part of a team.
• Specific activities include: (1) Serving as a point of contact for all study related inquiries; (2) Consenting participants; (3) Collecting behavioral
  questionnaire data and biological samples; (4) Collect side effect data and follow reporting procedures; (5) Conducting data entry/quality
  assurance; and (6) Performing additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates should have a High School Grad/GE Degree and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Experience
  should include: previous experience recruiting and consenting research participants; previous experience working with clinical patient populations; familiarity with data collection and quality control procedures; and a demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines. Preferred candidates will also demonstrate a customer service orientation, a high degree of professionalism, the ability to communicate effectively, a careful attention to detail, and an ability to commit to at least 12 months of service.

Position is contingent upon continued funding.