Who We Are

The Cleveland VA Medical Research & Education Foundation is a not-for-profit education partner of the Cleveland VA Medical Center and Case Western Reserve University with a mission to provide the finest quality service to our veterans and to advance the success of VA Research.

Job Summary

The Clinical Research Analyst is instrumental in furthering research projects centered on the development of pioneering assistive technology for individuals with upper or lower limb loss and the assessment of user experiences with rehabilitation care and assistive technologies. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in qualitative analyses of interview data, participant recruitment and interactions, stakeholder engagement, data collection and management, and reporting research outcomes. Effective communication with a diverse range of stakeholders, from participants to clinicians, is paramount for this role. The Research Analyst will also uphold the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The Cleveland VA Medical Research & Education Foundation.

Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Responsibilities)

• Qualitative Data Analysis (40%): Organizing and assembling qualitative data using specialized software. Reviewing study videos, audiotapes, interview transcripts, and other data for qualitative analyses and construction of case reports. Performing qualitative analysis to synthesize and interpret data.
• Recruitment Support (15%): Lead participant recruitment efforts, distributing fliers, visiting clinics, liaising with clinicians, screening potential participants in person or over the phone, and ensuring detailed records of all participant correspondence.
• Stakeholder Engagement (15%): Serve as the primary point of contact for current and potential study participants, answering queries about the study in a timely manner. Establish and foster relationships with various research collaborators and clinicians involved in the study, including surgeons, therapists, physicians, and prosthetists.
• Result reporting (10%): Assist with literature review and synthesis. Writing, editing, and proofreading for preparation of reports, manuscripts, presentations, and other study reporting activities.
• Data Collection and Management (10%): Collect research data through virtual telehealth visits and/or in person interactions with study participants. Log participant visits into the clinical database system and assist with the organization, maintenance, and analysis of clinical data. Store and organize both identifiable health information and de-identified data, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other relevant guidelines.
• Administrative Tasks (5%): Provide support for research projects, including maintaining study-related documentation, arranging travel, scheduling and attending team meetings, and reimbursing participants. Develop, oversee, and ensure adherence to standard procedures for clinical research data collection and documentation.
• Other duties as assigned (5%)

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, skills, and abilities required)

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• At least 2 years of qualitative research experience
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues, both verbally and in writing

· Ability to work well both individually and as part of a team

· Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities and manage timelines.

· Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

What Will Make You Special (Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g., MPH, MHA, MPA)
• Proven ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders including study participants, researchers, engineers, clinicians, and therapists.
• Experience working both in multidisciplinary teams and on individual projects.
• Knowledgeable about clinical research processes and human subject regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe software.
• Proficient in NVivo, ATLAS.ti, MAXQDA, or comparable qualitative analysis software
• High attention to detail combined with creativity in problem-solving.

· Familiarity with prosthetics technology and rehabilitation field.

· Prior experience in clinical research

Characteristics of our Clinical Research Coordinator (Competencies)

· Ability to work well in a team-based environment

· Ability to multitask and shift priorities while maintaining attention to detail

· Self-motivated mentality

· Detail-oriented

· Strong analytical skills

· Strong communication skills

· Ability to thrive in an independent work environment

Physical Demands and Work Environment

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)

· The individual filling this role will work in a professional office environment and will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

· While performing duties of job there may be exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

· Visiting various clinics within academic and medical institutions in the Cleveland area may be necessary.

· Occasional travel to conferences possible.

Compensation

· Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications

· Benefits Package

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

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Are you legally eligible for employment in the United States?

Experience:

• qualitative analysis: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person