Clinical Research Assistant

Touro University-Metabolic Research Center is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to commence as soon as possible for one year, with the possibility of renewal, subject to satisfactory performance.

     We are seeking a detail-oriented, thorough, organized clinical research assistant to join our research team. The position’s key role is to assist in monitoring clinical trials to ensure compliance with procedures and protocols.

Clinical Research Assistant specific job responsibilities under the Principal Investigator or Clinical Research Coordinator’s supervision:

• Assists in patient recruitment (looking at subject requirements and determining if those subjects would be eligible for study participation)
• Assists in contacting and screening potential subjects for the study.
• Create advertising materials, if appropriate
• Setting up and organizing study files
• Assists in reviewing study-specific source documents (e.g., medical records, data case report forms) and other study-related materials.
• Maintain files in the clinical trial’s research drive, study manager, and Red Cap data management.

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in health disciplines.
• Previous research experience in a clinical setting
• Ability to work independently with general guidance as well as in a team.
• Strong time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• General computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office

Core Competencies: identify the behavior an employee is expected to demonstrate:

• Actively participate in outstanding customer service
• Accept responsibility for maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all
• Ability to adapt and be flexible to change and manage internal and external impediments.
• Must have the ability to manage and run several clinical research studies simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Safety compliance: knowledge of and adherence to HIPAA and all regulatory guidance related to patient care and clinical research.
• Commitment to honest and accurate reporting of clinical trial events.
• Ability to work with both adult and pediatric participants.
• Cultural sensitivity to engage a wide diversity of participants.