Inside Higher Ed · 12 hours ago
Clinical Research Assistant II (Oncology)
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$15.70/hr - $26.25/hr
1+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant II to support oncology clinical trials. The role involves collecting study data, recruiting participants, and conducting research protocol-specific procedures, including blood draws and specimen processing.
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Responsibilities
Collect study data by recruiting and coordinating activities of study participants
Utilize a basic understanding of the clinical study background and rationale to explain the study to potential and current participants
Assist in developing recruitment strategy for one or more studies
Implement a variety of techniques for recruitment, e.g., print and web based advertisements, contact referring physicians, participate in community events, etc
Set up tools and procedures for data collection and study processes
Perform data entry and organize data in approved systems
Serve as liaison between study team and IRB for routine administrative matters
Prepare routine reports related to study accrual, study trends, efficiency-related issues
Contact participants to confirm, schedule, and retain
Obtains clinical trial-driven blood samples, processes, stores, labels and ships, as appropriate for each individual clinical trial, ensures quality samples, and independently arranges courier service, as needed for transport of clinical trial blood and tissue samples
Responsible for conducting research protocol-specific procedures including but not limited to blood draws/phlebotomy, processing specimens, receiving/processing/storing/shipping biospecimens, performing electrocardiograms, monitoring vital signs, collection of patient-reported outcomes and questionnaires, and assisting research nurses in protocol specific activities
Ensures adequate supplies are maintained, i.e. shipping, laboratory, office, specimen handling, etc. Orders clinical-trial specific shipping materials, medical supplies. Independently arranges routine and emergent equipment maintenance and repair
Audits to ensure specimen quality assurance is consistently maintained throughout clinical trial, including maintaining current support documentation on all clinical care provided to increase clinical trial compliance
Has or is willing to obtain and maintain certifications for requirements pertaining to the role, including IV and phlebotomy skills
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or graduation equivalent
One year of related experience
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula
Preferred
Phlebotomy experience
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
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Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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