Research Assistant

$34,258 - $49,109/Yr

Cleveland Clinic - Cleveland, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Cleveland, OH

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Research Assistant at Cleveland Clinic plays a vital role in supporting the research team by assisting with various study-related tasks. This entry-level position involves coordinating research activities, maintaining study records, and ensuring compliance with research protocols. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assists research team with research study related tasks.
• Completes protocol related activities as delegated.
• Attains and maintains clinical competencies for unlicensed caregivers such as phlebotomy, vital signs, ECG, POC testing, and other testing as required.
• Develops and coordinates the research subject schedule in compliance with the research protocol.
• Collects, records, and maintains research study records.
• Understands basic concepts of study design and demonstrates comprehension of assigned research protocols.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of research protocol to coordinate the execution of assigned protocols.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of research tools, such as spreadsheets, questionnaires, and brochures.
• Maintains study personnel certification records (License, CV, CITI).
• Establishes and maintains filing systems.
• Orders and stocks supplies.
• Maintains professional relationships and communicates effectively with internal and external customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred; degree may substitute the experience requirement.
• Minimum one year experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of medical terminology helpful.
• Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of computer-based skills, especially in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance