"Clinical Research Study Assistant II - Neurology"

Position Summary

The clinical research study assistant II will participate, under direction, in clinical research study activities to help support the work in the lab of Dr. Rob Naismith, Professor of Neurology, as well as with a clinical trial research team of over ten research coordinators and a research nurse. The position screens, obtains consent, and enrolls participants in our industry sponsored clinical trials.

This is an opportunity to work alongside a mission to combat MS and help support over three thousand patients with MS. Our clinical research program includes dozens of studies sponsored through the NIH, Department of Defense, National MS Society, and various pharmaceutical companies.

About the research: https://trottermultiplesclerosiscenter.wustl.edu/clinical-studies/

For more information on MS: https://www.nationalmssociety.org/understanding-ms/what-is-ms

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Participates in the recruitment of study participants as identified in related protocol; visits with study participants to explain study, screens for eligibility and obtains informed consent of participants.
• Completes all necessary paperwork/documentation according to study protocol; obtains consent, interviews study subjects and schedules follow-ups as needed.
• Performs basic/scripted assessments to confirm eligibility to participate in study; explains and schedules laboratory and diagnostic procedures and/or treatment as required in the study; refers participants to basic resources as necessary.
• Collects data from study participants, medical records, interviews, questionnaires, diagnostic tests and other sources; performs basic evaluation and interpretation of collected data and prepares appropriate reports and documentation as necessary; prepares and distributes study packets and information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Required Qualifications

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

Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross

Work Experience:
Administrative Or Research (2 Years)

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:
Strong ability to communicate effectively with individuals.
Detail-oriented approach to tasks.
Conducted informed consent discussions with patients participating in clinical trials, ensuring they understood the study's purpose, procedures, risks, and benefits.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:
Associate degree

Skills:
Clinical Trials, Data Collection Methods, Detail-Oriented, Diagnostic Testing, Interpersonal Communication, Oral Communications, Organizing, Screenings, Written Communication

Grade

C07-H

Salary Range

$19.21 - $28.85 / Hourly