Clinical Research Assistant - Neurology (Part-Time) - JR009897

Clinical Research Assistant - Neurology (Part-Time)

Department: SOM KC Neurology * ICU

Position Title: Clinical Research Assistant - Neurology (Part-Time)

Job Family Group: Professional Staff

Job Description Summary: The Clinical Research Assistant (CRA) in the Department of TITLE supports clinical trials by assisting with various aspects of research, including participant recruitment, data collection, and compliance with regulatory guidelines. The CRA will work under the guidance of principal investigators and research coordinators to ensure the smooth and efficient execution of studies.

Job Duties

• Recruit, evaluate, and educate patients regarding clinical trials related to Neuro Critical care and related disorders.
• Conduct Informed Consent Interviews with patient and caregiver following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for obtaining consent.
• Document trial related activities per regulatory requirements in a timely and accurate manner.
• Coordinate all aspects of study visit activities for patients and families, including scheduling of hospital based procedures such as MRI and PET, dermatology visits, and other procedures to include clinical study visit interviews and assessments, ECG, lab draws, IV infusions, lumbar punctures, and dispensation of study medication.
• Gather accurate medical history and concomitant medication information and ensure that medical conditions and medications meet trial specifications.
• Probe patient/caregiver for any changes in health throughout clinical trial intervention and monitor for potential adverse events. Obtain complete reports of new symptoms/changes in health conditions and review with clinician/principal investigator. Based on principal investigator's determination of adverse event (AE) qualification, prepare formal AE report for sponsor and for IRB, when applicable per regulations.
• Prepare and ship biological specimens to central labs per protocol and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct interviews with patient and/or caregiver regarding mood, anxiety, neurobehavioral symptoms, and functional abilities.
• Ensure investigator's timely review of lab tests, EMG/ECG/MRI/PET results and communicate clinically relevant information to patient and patient's primary care doctor as appropriate.
• Ensure availability of medical records, updated subject records and updated protocols.
• Update and maintain regulatory binders.
• Prepare adverse event reports and protocol deviation reports for submission to IRB.
• Ensure all study data is entered into sponsor-provided and/or internal KU databases per sponsor requirements, typically within 3 business days following data collection.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.

Work Experience: One (1) year of experience in related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in science or healthcare related field

Work Experience:

• Experience directly with Parkinson's disease patients in a research or clinical setting.
• Experience in writing and submitting scientific publications.

Skills

• Experience with data collection and/or databasing
• Computer skills
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Interpersonal skills

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Pay Range: $22.88 - $33.17 Minimum $22.88 Midpoint $28.03 Maximum $33.17

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