Center for Veterans Research and Education · 1 month ago
Clinical Research Assistant II
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$19.23/hr - $26.44/hr
1+ years expThe Center for Veterans Research and Education (CVRE) is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant II to support innovative research and education initiatives aimed at improving the health and well-being of Veterans. The role involves assisting the Principal Investigator with recruitment and follow-up with study participants for the RAMP study, which includes conducting health assessments and managing data collection.
Non-profit Organization Management
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Preparing and emailing/mailing recruitment and randomization materials
Preparing research participant and advisor payment materials
Logging returned assessments
Making follow-up phone calls to Veterans
Answering Veteran questions via email and phone
Conducting health assessments and research questionnaires by telephone
Responding to identified suicide risk by following the safety procedures and informing the study Principal Investigators and Project Director
Assisting in data collection/cleaning
Maintaining data and study files in accordance with project protocols
Scheduling study related meetings and keeping minutes documenting decisions
Alerting the Principal Investigators and Project Director of data collection/protocol breeches, inconsistencies, or other problems that may arise within the study, as well as suggesting methods of correction
Assisting in the preparation of manuscripts and presentation of the data. Activities may include helping to create posters for professional presentations; creating tables and charts; editing scholarly manuscripts; and assisting with formatting and uploading files, etc
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's (BA/BS) or above from an accredited college or university in public health, sociology, psychology, or related allied health field
1-3 years of experience required for CRA II or a post-graduate degree
Basic experience with trouble-shooting devices and software settings
Experience in coordinating multiple task and project elements with differing timelines and completion deadlines
Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, human subjects' protection, and federal regulations related to clinical research
Subject to a criminal and educational background check
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
Regular and predictable attendance is required
Must be a US citizen
The employee must be able to navigate the medical center, use a keyboard, and lift 25 lbs
Preferred
Minimum 1 year of Clinical Research Assistant experience dealing with data collection and data storage, human subject studies, and institutional review board processes preferred
Company
Center for Veterans Research and Education
Welcome to the Center for Veterans Research and Education (CVRE) CVRE was established in 1988 to conduct, promote and support the medical research and education activities of the Minneapolis VA Healthcare System and to advance the well being of veterans and the general public by these endeavors.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase