Research Assistant I, Neurosurgery

1. Provides assistance on clinical research studies as per study guidelines and protocols.

2. Recruits and evaluates potential study patients. Per protocol instruction, conducts telephone interviews or schedules patient for study visit and screening.

3. May be required to perform clinical tests such as questionnaires, phlebotomy, EKGs, etc. if certified and as needed. Will work in phlebotomy lab to set up lab testing, shipping, etc.

4. Assist with the setup, coordination of sponsor attendance and product receivable, and collection of human specimens during a surgical procedure.

5. Interact with patients/subjects regarding study, including patient education, procedural instruction, follow-up. Answers any phone calls and inquiries regarding study protocol. Refers participants when appropriate to supervisor or clinical staff.

6. Will serve as a liaison between patient and physician. First point of contact for study communication. Advocate for patient to assure a good experience while in your trial and assure compliance.

7. Communicates with sponsor company, CRAs, central labs, and testing facilities both external and internal.

8. Responsible for all research meeting scheduling with monitors or sponsors.

9. Creates, distributes and files all study documents per protocol and updates as needed.

10. Responsible for collecting data and maintaining patient information database for study. May be required to input data. Maintains patients records as part of record keeping function.

11. Responsible for mailing various study information or packets; ie, schedules, directions, reimbursements to study participants.

12. Responsible for staff study trainings.

13. Prepares and submits all IRB documents; applications, amendments, annual reviews and serious adverse events.

14. Oversees study budgets and patient reimbursements.

15. Monitors and sets up any needed equipment.

16. Maintains inventory and orders supplies when necessary.

17. Maintains all study regulatory documents.

18. All research administrative tasks.

19. All other duties, as assigned.

New graduate with relevant course or project work.

1. Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with the study participants.

2. Good oral and written communication skills.

3. Knowledge of clinical research protocols.

4. Knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelines.

5. Knowledge of computer programs, databases, etc.

6. Able to work independently.

7. Ability to problem solve quickly and accurately.

8. Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and delegate a variety of tasks.

9. Careful attention to detail.

10. Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for subjects rights and individual needs.