Clinical Research Assistant
Core
Assist Principal Investigators in acquiring and analyzing patient information for clinical research projects, including patient interviews, data entry, statistical analysis, and protocol adherence monitoring.
Role type
Clinical Research Assistant
Builds
Clinical research studies and data sets
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Research
Required skills
Patient interviewing, data entry, statistical analysis, medical record review, protocol monitoring, EKG performance, vital signs measurement, blood sample handling, computer system operation, literature review
Preferred skills
Knowledge of research methodologies, organizational skills, analytical skills, interpersonal skills
Technologies
Pre-packaged statistical software, computer databases
Responsibilities
Interview patients and families to gather information and obtain informed consent; Enter study data into computer databases; Perform statistical analyses using pre-packaged software; Monitor adherence to research protocols and alert physicians to deviations; Perform EKGs, take vital signs, and handle blood/tissue samples; Review medical records to abstract necessary information; Prepare graphs and charts from gathered data; Coordinate activities of other research project staff.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC