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Houston Methodist · 2 days ago

Clinical Research Specialist - Cancer Clinical Trials, Clearlake

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Houston Methodist is a leading healthcare provider, and they are seeking a Clinical Research Specialist to support cancer clinical trials. The role involves performing clinical research support functions, ensuring accurate data collection, and contributing to departmental quality and safety targets.

Health CareMedical

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Supports the inter-professional team of clinical research investigators, nurses and coordinators. Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results

Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability

Performs clinical research support functions as assigned by the clinical trial manager including but not limited to informed consent for non-interventional studies, data abstraction and recording in CRFs

Makes phone calls to study patients for appointment reminders and follow-up

Transports blood and tissue samples. Processes and packages lab samples for shipping to sponsor or storage at site per the study manual of operations

Completes required case report forms and resolves queries. Ensures accurate data collection, documentation organization, and safety of study volunteers. Ensures accurate regulatory filing

Assists Clinical Trial Manager in identifying opportunities research workflow process improvement, providing recommendations, and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety

Assures study conduct meets appropriate IRB, FDA, ICH and agency guidelines

Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed

Assist in simple data analysis, with development of training materials for data reports, systems and collection and report generation

Leads and identifies opportunities for performance improvement. Supports change initiatives and adapts to unexpected changes

Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis

Qualification

Clinical researchData abstractionProblem-solvingCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

Exhibits good listening skills

Ability to work independently and analyze and solve problems

Demonstrates the ability to manage clinical and interpersonal situations

Able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects

Self-motivated with the ability to think critically and work independently

Assures study conduct meets appropriate IRB, FDA, ICH and agency guidelines

Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in a Health-Science related field

One year experience in healthcare setting

Research setting

Company

Houston Methodist

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Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.

Founded in 1919

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.houstonmethodist.org/

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