Research Assistant - Clinical

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers has beautiful state-of-the-art integrated Cancer and Women's Centers, with locations strategically located throughout the Valley. Each one provides a superior cancer care environment with a full spectrum of cancer related services for patients. Our multi-disciplinary team approach includes surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, women's centers, diagnostic imaging services, social service support, nutritionist, integrative services, and genetic counseling. 

Mission Statement: To serve the community by providing quality, comprehensive cancer care which respects the values and needs of each individual. 

Overview: We are looking for a qualified and experienced Research Assistant to assist in managing and conducting clinical trials and ensure that studies are properly conducted in conformance with the protocol guidelines, departmental standards, and good clinical practices. 

Schedule:  Full-time, Monday through Friday day shift position.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Assists with maintenance of complete regulatory files, data entry, drug receipt, drug storage, and transportation and other administrative duties as assigned. 
• Responsible for quality of data. 
• Assists in ensuring compliance with department standards and all federal regulations and international guidelines of good clinical practice. 
• Active in maintaining continued education and professional growth through participation in continuing education programs. 
• Assists with lab processing and shipping. 
• Assists with completion of CRFs, data entry/query resolution within protocol specified timelines. 
• Assists to ensure proper study drug accountability, including receipt, storage, dispensing and transportation. 
• Assist Research Nurses in the maintenance of regulatory documents. 
• Assists and participates in study initiation visits, monitoring visits, closeout visits and audit visits. 
• Assists with orientation of new staff and ongoing education of other staff in the research department as appropriate  

Knowledge and Skills:  

• Excellent clinical and functional skills. 
• Organized and detail oriented. 
• Strong leadership skills. 
• Strong communication and team building skills a must. 
• Computer skills required (Microsoft Office).  

Education and Experience:  

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred. 
• Current IATA, Human subjects protection training or GCP training highly desirable.  

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package including health/dental/vision and life insurance, 401K, and a caring work environment. We are an E.O.E.

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Please visit our website at www.ironwoodcrc.com. "Outsmarting Cancer One Patient at a Time"