Research Assistant - MCG-Clinical Trials Office
Job Summary
This position will complete data entry, handle biohazards, schedule study visits, perform office duties, audit and travel.
Responsibilities
DATA ENTRY: Data entry into Microsoft excel or access and may also include data abstraction from the electronic medical record into an electronic data capture system. Check temperatures of the freezers and refrigerators and maintain an accurate log. Orient new research assistants.
HANDLE BIOHAZARDS: Ship blood or specimens in accordance to regulations. Learn how to handle biohazard materials. Screen eligible patients in the electronic medical record system. Answer office telephone. Maintain a study file or binder.
SCHEDULE STUDY VISITS: Schedule future study visits. If trained, accurately measure height, weight, and vital signs in the clinic. If trained, safely draw blood for study laboratories. On certain occasions, can be asked to report during weekends or even after working hours. Help other personnel if needed.
OFFICE DUTIES: Run errands in the office, the university and the hospital. Able to maintain patient confidentiality. Work with students in the conduct of a study.
AUDIT AND TRAVEL: If needed, will be trained aseptic techniques in the Operating Room but limited only according to the research protocol. Might travel to an outside health facility. Audit other research assistants. Properly store study medications.
OTHER DUTIES: Perform all other related duties.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology or other natural, life, healthcare or materials science directly related to the research area to which the position is assigned and experience in a research, basic science or clinical setting particularly clinical trials research.
OR
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology or other natural, life, health care or materials science directly related to the research area to which the position is assigned and a minimum of three years' experience in research, basic science or clinical setting particularly clinical trials research.
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