Position performs duties associated with the coordination and implementation of research study/projects, data collection, and the management of data generated by study protocols. Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams to maintain continuity of care and human subject protection with a commitment to research integrity.
Requirements
- Works under the Principal Investigator’s (PI) guidance to meet the research objectives of the project.
- Assists with study start-up activities including myIRB applications for initial review, modifications/amendments, continuing reviews and reportable events.
- Provides direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients; documents, collects data and assists physicians.
- Works with research team to identify, screen and enroll study subjects.
- Ensures protocol requirements are met including but not limited to: direct contact with research participants; collection of basic health information; coordination of study related procedures; handling, processing and shipping of research specimens; organization of source documentation and data entry.
- Prepares/submits reportable event reports to sponsor(s), IRB and regulatory agencies in accordance with the study protocol and established policies, procedures and regulations.
- Collaborates with sponsor’s research associates during monitoring activities by providing study documentation, data clarifications and reports as necessary.
- Provides oversight of administration of medications, study drugs, or study interventions, as appropriate. Administers investigational products in approved setting.
- Educates staff nurses caring for research patients by providing necessary information about the research study including intervention, potential adverse events and required study procedures.
- Performs other duties incidental to the work described above.
Benefits
- Up to 22 days of vacation
- 10 recognized holidays
- Sick time
- Competitive health insurance packages
- Free Metro transit U-Pass
- Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan
- Wellness challenges
- Annual health screenings
- Mental health resources
- Mindfulness programs and courses
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Financial resources
- Access to dietitians
- 4 weeks of caregiver leave
- Family care resources
- Tuition coverage
