Research Assistant

                    

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Job Title

Research Assistant

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

Research Administration-Research Innov and Educ

                      

Job Code

U99968

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm

                       

Job Summary

Assists with the compliant implementation and conduct of human subject research projects.

Preferred Qualifications:
Background in processing of body fluid samples or imaging analysis

                         

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Assists research team with research study related tasks.
• Assists with completion of protocol related activities.
• As delegated, may be required to attain and maintain clinical competencies for unlicensed. caregivers such as phlebotomy, vital signs, ECG, POC testing and other testing as required.
• Assists with the development and coordination of the research subject schedule in compliance with the research protocol.
• Assists with the collection, recording and maintenance of research study records.
• Understands basic concepts of study design.  Demonstrates comprehension of assigned research protocols.  Develops and maintains knowledge of research protocol to coordinate the comprehensive and compliant execution of assigned protocols.
• May assist in the development and maintenance of research tools, such as spreadsheets, questionnaires and/or brochures. Maintains study personnel certification records (License, CV, CITI).
• Establishes and maintains filing systems.  Orders and stocks supplies.
• Maintains professional relationships, including frequent and open effective communication with internal and external customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of medical terminology helpful.
• Bachelor’s Degree may offset experience requirements.
• Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of computer-based skills, especially in the use of work processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software, and the ability to undertake internet searches.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be self-directed with demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Within 90 days of hire, must successfully complete certification in Human Subjects Research as required by the Responsible Conduct of Research guidelines adopted by Cleveland Clinic.
• Continually demonstrates competency with defined requirements for the position as established by Cleveland Clinic.

Languages:

• Language required
• Language preferred

Certifications:

• None Required. 

Complexity of Work:

• Requires excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to take direction and appropriate action in a stressful environment.

Work Experience:

• Minimum one year experience in a healthcare setting preferred.  Degree may offset experience requirement.

Physical Requirements:

• A high degree of dexterity to produce materials on a computer.  Requires normal or corrected vision and hearing to normal range.  Extensive sitting and frequent walking, occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds.  May have some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.  May require working irregular hours. 

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

                       

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