Research Assistant 1

Title: Research Assistant 1

Work Location: McAllen, Texas

Assignment Duration: 4 months

Part-time role: 24 hours/week, Mon-Wed 8am-5pm

Additional Skills/Qualifications: Research experience, bilingual English/Spanish, Clerical and recruitment experience

Summary:

A typical Research Assistant performs a variety of administrative tasks in support of clinical trials and assists in the performance of clinical procedures to collect data on patients enrolled and/or seeking enrollment in clinical studies.

Responsiblities:

Verify and/or correct research study information on source documents. Research queries and variances, and provide feedback to the site data collector

Input research study data into trial Electronic Data Capture (EDC) system, maintaining quality control for content, accuracy, and completeness

Prepare and maintain research study files

Compile, collate and submit study information within established deadlines

Assist in maintenance of regulatory documentation

Schedule subject visits and generate appropriate reports and documents for research subjects prior to visits

Input visit data into Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) to track patient visits and procedures completed against the study budget

Processing of required lab specimens, labeling of vials, and accurately filling out requisitions for storage and/or shipment per the study protocol and packaging and shipment regulations

Perform various administrative support functions such as reception, office organization, and office supply management

Skills

Basic knowledge of clinical trials

In-depth knowledge of departmental, protocol and study-specific operating procedures, consent forms, and study schedules

Basic knowledge of medical terminology

Skilled in using MS Windows and Office applications such as Access, Outlook, Excel, and Word

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education/Experience

BS/BA in life sciences or educational equivalent and/or relevant work experience in a clinical environment or medical setting; e.g. clinical research coordinator, nurse, medical assistant

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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $28.00/hr.