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Clinical Research Assistant - Alzheimers Disease Center - JR007806
University of Kansas - Kansas City, KS
posted about 2 months ago
About the position
The Clinical Research Assistant at the University of Kansas Alzheimer's Disease Center plays a vital role in supporting clinical research activities related to Alzheimer's disease. This position involves working with multidisciplinary teams to assist in the coordination of clinical trials, including participant recruitment, data collection, and regulatory compliance. The role is hybrid, requiring both onsite and remote work, and aims to contribute to impactful research and clinical care for patients and families affected by Alzheimer's disease.
Responsibilities
- Assist in recruiting and educating potential research participants and evaluating their eligibility for studies.
- Conduct Informed Consent Interviews with participants and study partners as delegated by the Principal Investigator (PI).
- Obtain medical records when appropriate, following institutional policies.
- Collect, process, handle, and ship biological specimens as outlined in the protocol.
- Assist in the collection of study data under the supervision of the study coordinator.
- Track and document study-related activities in a timely and accurate manner.
- Maintain adequate study supply inventory for study visits.
- Assist with scheduling study visits and procedures within protocol parameters.
- Enter collected data into sponsors' electronic databases and respond to database queries.
- File regulatory documents in Investigator Site Files.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in a relevant field; a combination of education and relevant work experience may substitute for degree on a year-for-year basis.
- Prior health care and/or clinical research experience.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology, common medical conditions, and medications.
- Computer skills, particularly in MS Office Suite.
- Excellent communication skills, both orally and written.
- Strong work ethic, self-motivated, and willing to learn.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
- Research certification such as certified clinical research professional (CCRP) or certified clinical research coordinator (CCRC).
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage starting on day one.
- Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
- Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and ten paid holidays.
- Paid discretionary day after six months of employment.
- Paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave after 12 months of employment.
- Retirement program with generous employer contributions and additional voluntary retirement programs.
