DESCRIPTION

The Clinical Trials Research Assistant will serve as an assistant to the clinical trials research coordinators and program manager. The Clinical Trials Research Assistant will perform standard repetitive field procedures that require technical, scientific knowledge and skills. Major responsibilities include assisting the research team with communication between pharmaceutical company sponsors, conducting phone screenings of patients, assisting with patient interviews and data collection, completing case report forms, and scheduling patient visits. Research duties include maintaining the inventory of rating scales and screening instruments. Laboratory duties include assisting with the inventory of lab kits, supplies, and the processing and shipping of specimens. Other duties will be assigned as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from high school OR a General Education Diploma and two years of laboratory experience OR two years of college including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences and one year of laboratory experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

• Experience handling biological samples (blood and urine specimens).

• Experience using Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, and Excel and data entry experience.

• Experience executing protocol-required tasks.

• Knowledge of cardiology patient populations and ability to perform telephone screenings.

• Ability to elicit clinically significant information from patients/subjects.

• Demonstrated ability to perform lab duties safely and ship laboratory specimens on time

• Must be able to work well with colleagues on a team while making an independent contribution to the research endeavors

• Must be able to perform detailed work successfully

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with research subjects, study sponsors, and all research and clinical staff.

• Ability to prepare IRB forms.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• College-level coursework completed in physiology, biology, biochemistry, microbiology.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and occasional weekends.
• Must be willing to handling biological samples (blood and urine specimens).
• Must carry a pager.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License in California or have reliable transportation.