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Clinican Research Associate/Coordinator
Buck Institute - Novato, CA
posted 4 days ago
About the position
The recently established Clinical Research Core at the Buck Institute is looking for an organized, detail-oriented, articulate, and motivated Clinical Research Associate/Coordinator to execute the day-to-day logistics and communications required for the successful running of studies, and to process biospecimens and data collected during the study. Successful candidates must demonstrate some previous experience in a clinical setting (health care or research). You will work alongside the Principal Investigator, Dr. Newman, an MD PhD and practicing geriatrician, Investigator Dr. Brianna Stubbs PhD, who has 10+ years of experience in clinical research, and the study Nurses who have 30+ years of clinical practice. The clinical research team is small, and you should expect to get hands-on experience across the lifecycle of clinical study execution; we all work together to make sure that no balls are dropped, and all the work gets done. It will be a rewarding and challenging experience for a highly motivated individual who has the confidence to execute tasks independently but also to ask for help when needed.
Responsibilities
- Maintain up-to-date records of interested participants, schedule and conduct participant phone screening, track participants' progress through the study, and schedule email reminders.
- Prepare paperwork such as source documents, logs, and questionnaires. Manage supplies, and coordinate logistics for sample analysis ahead of in-person visits.
- During study visits, explain procedures to participants, answer questions about the study, and carry out basic clinical procedures.
- Build rapport with participants to ensure they enjoy their visits and increase retention.
- Ensure compliance with the study's protocol via thorough review and documentation at each study subject visit.
- Extract and digitize data from written case reports, carefully preserving data integrity.
- Process biospecimens collected during the study, and ship to analytical lab or archive as required. Basic wet lab assays using the archived blood samples.
- Participate in data analysis, interpretation, write-ups, and dissemination.
- Communicate regularly with the principal investigator about study-related issues.
- Maintain confidentiality of all patient-related records in written and verbal communications.
Requirements
- BA/BS or equivalent background in Biology, Cell Biology or a related field
- Previous experience in a clinical setting (research, elderly care, health care, or similar is acceptable)
- Experience with, or interest in, clinical trial conduct and operation
- Strong interest in the science of healthy aging and translating basic science research into clinical interventions
- Detail-oriented and meticulous
- Strong follow-through skills; able to proactively identify and solve problems; demonstrated initiative is imperative
- Professional demeanor, strong interpersonal and communication skills with the public and with other providers and co-workers
- Works well independently and in team environment
Nice-to-haves
- Proficient with email, calendar scheduling, Microsoft Excel, Google Drive, and easily learns platforms such as FitBit app, ASA24 diet log, Redcap
- Experience in a wet lab with basic analytical techniques and assays
- Phlebotomy experience, or willingness to learn
Benefits
- Competitive salary ($50 - 65k/ year) commensurate with experience
- Eligible for benefits including health insurance, paid parental leave, PTO, and 401k/student debt (+ 5% employer match after 1 year)
- 40 hours per week, will involve early/late shift pattern (7:30 am - 8:30 pm)
- Fully onsite position
