Clinical Research Study Assistant II (Hybrid) - Neurology

Position Summary

Dr. Randall Bateman’s lab investigates the causes, and future diagnosis and treatments of Alzheimer’s disease utilizing a wide variety of assays and techniques from basic applications, such as quantitative measurement of stable-isotope labeled peptides to clinical translational studies in diagnostic and therapeutic biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease. We have an ongoing clinical study to collect matched blood and cerebrospinal fluid from patients with memory concerns in the clinic, and a study called the Study to Understand Novel Biomarkers in Researching Dementia (SUNBIRD) to validate blood biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease in a large clinic-based cohort.

This position is a member of a multidisciplinary research team and performs a variety of research, data base, and clerical duties of a routine and technical nature in support of clinical research to ensure adherence to protocols and quality of information received. This position involves interactions with research participants, family, and caregivers in a research setting.

This position interacts with participants who have mild to moderate dementia and healthy control volunteers.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Processes human blood samples, including centrifugation of blood samples and aliquoting plasma into tubes. Documents processing conditions and maintains log of sample location.
• Works with staff to identify, screen, and enroll study participants.
• Communicates and coordinates with other study personnel as required to include data entry as needed for study implementation and routine problem resolution. Maintains and updates computer database; logs forms received and files as appropriate.
• Prepares files and kits needed for study visits and keeps track of how many supplies are available.
• Attends routine meetings and other meetings related to the clinical research; stays abreast of information and any changes to study protocol.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort:

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

Equipment:

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross

Work Experience:

Administrative Or Research (2 Years)

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirements). 

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Associate degree

Skills:

Academic Research, Computer Functions, Detail-Oriented, Interpersonal Communication, Oral Communications, Organizing, Redcap, Spreadsheet Development, Written Communication