Clinical Research Assistant II

The Medical College Of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, WI

Full-time - Entry Level

Milwaukee, WI

Educational Services

About the position

The Clinical Research Assistant II position at the Medical College of Wisconsin involves assisting in various administrative and data collection aspects of clinical research studies under general supervision. The role focuses on accurately entering research data, coordinating study activities, and providing clerical support to research staff, contributing to the overall success of clinical research initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enter research data onto case report forms or specified programs (OnCore) and other databases as appropriate under the direction of the research nurse or study coordinator.
• Assist with coordination of basic study activities under direct guidance.
• Prepare specimen tubes prior to lab draw and transport specimens from lab to process and send out.
• Assist with processing of lab specimens in preparation for send out or storage.
• Prepare shipping labels and document labels for both data and specimens.
• Coordinate patient visits to the clinic.
• Organize study participant charts and files, and distribute to appropriate locations.
• Collect required data from study coordinators and research nurses, and enter onto clinical research forms and into computerized database.
• Order and maintain log of stipend checks and/or gift certificates to be distributed to study participants.
• Verify accuracy of bills and stipends.
• Generate letters to be sent to study participants.
• Assist in enrolling patients in educational and social intervention research studies under the direction of the study coordinator or principal investigator.
• Contact patients as required after initial contact to obtain additional information.
• Provide general clerical support to nurses and investigators.
• Compile outreach packets, recruitment and specimen collection kits.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 1 year of experience in a related field
• Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management.
• Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in scientific or related field
• Research, clinical care or systems and data management experience
• Field: Science interest preferred
• CITI training within 90 days of hire