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University of Iowa · 1 day ago

Translational Research Assistant - Cancer Center

Iowa City, IA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

The University of Iowa's Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Translational Research Assistant to join their Biospecimen Procurement and Molecular Epidemiology Resource’s research team. The role involves supporting patient recruitment, data management, and facilitating various research-related activities.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Create, populate, maintain, and enhance multiple databases containing clinical and research information obtained through the review of patient charts and samples, lab reports and other related information in a manner that complies with IRB requirements and research needs

Consult with translational staff and researchers in development of data management plan

Assist in the development of electronic data capture forms to facilitate abstraction of required data for assigned projects

Perform data abstraction, criteria-specific or focused chart review per project protocol for on-going and ad-hoc studies as directed

Work with team to carry-out strategies to update and refine both legacy and prospectively entered data

Assist in judging validity of data; making recommendations for change as opportunities for improvement are identified in close collaboration with the translational staff and investigators

Assist in coordinating collection and processing of biospecimens as needed, including communication with internal and external labs

Assist in the design, development, and execution and specimen processes for protocols and clinical studies

Assist in the preparation of data summaries and other information for use by faculty and staff in preparation for reports, publications or presentations

Attend protocol meetings and other UIHC meetings as appropriate and related to the BioMER and related activities

Conduct, and monitor patient informed consent to ensure compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulations

Meet one-on-one with patients to complete consent process, maintaining confidentiality, goodwill, and sensitivity

Participate in determination of patient eligibility for participation in translational studies

Work with Lead Consent Coordinator to monitor consent flow and provide regular updates to relevant staff including clinic, intake, physicians/providers, specimen procurement and research team members

Collect and enter required subject enrollment and screening data in required data collection tools including EPIC, Labmatrix, REDCap, OnCore and other study related databases

Consult with managers, staff and physicians to support improvement activities and organizational initiatives

Performs additional task, special functions and/or special projects as assigned

Qualification

Clinical research experienceData management skillsElectronic Health Record (EHR)Medical terminologyRegulatory guidelines knowledgeCommunication skillsCustomer service experienceProficient in softwareUniversity policies knowledgeAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Six months to one year experience in customer service and/or in a health care setting

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Proficient in computer software applications

Ability to manage complex information with attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

Preferred

Relevant experience in the conduct of both clinical and/or laboratory research studies

Experience with clinical research applications such OnCore, REDCap or Labmatrix

Experience with medical terminology

Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and procedures

Knowledge of University of Iowa policies, procedures, and regulations

Benefits

Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans

Company

University of Iowa

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