Clinical Research Assistant
Core
Assist Principal Investigators in acquiring and analyzing patient information for clinical research projects, including patient interviews, data entry, and statistical analysis.
Role type
Clinical Research Assistant
Builds
Clinical research studies and data sets
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Research
Required skills
Patient interviewing, data entry, statistical analysis, protocol adherence monitoring, EKG performance, vital signs measurement, blood sample handling, literature review, computer system operation, data abstraction
Preferred skills
Research methodology knowledge, organizational skills, analytical skills, technical ability to maintain computer systems
Responsibilities
Interview patients and families to gather study information and obtain informed consent; maintain study records and abstract data from medical records; perform statistical analyses using pre-packaged software; conduct research-based EKGs, take vital signs, and handle blood/tissue samples; monitor protocol adherence and alert physicians to deviations; prepare graphs and charts from gathered data; assist in planning research protocols and coordinate activities of other project members.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC