Research Assistant

About Us:

CenExel Clinical Research and its fully owned and operated Centers of Excellence (research sites) provide unparalleled medical and scientific support in the design and execution of clinical trials. Each of our research sites specializes in Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials. Our Centers of Excellence comprise some of the country's most well-respected and long-standing research facilities.

Specialty areas of research across our sites include Psychiatry, Acute Post Op Pain, Asian Bridging, Dermatology, Movement Disorders, GI, and Neurology. Each of our Centers of Excellence has tremendous experience and expertise in complex early-phase trials, and all our sites have in-patient capability.

We focus on quality people, teamwork, and high quality of clinical research with a history of success.

Along with an exceptional work environment that promotes teamwork, positive leadership, and optimal work-life balance, CenExel Clinical Research also provides highly competitive compensation and a generous benefits package after 30 days of employment including Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life Ins, and 401k.

We are looking for a Research Assistant to join our team and help us deliver the best care to our patients.

DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Creating and maintaining screen books and patient charts for all assigned studies
• Preparing participant visits based on CRCs schedule, ensuring all source documents, assessments, lab kits, and other visit materials are available and accurate. Filing of lab results, EKG results, and other communication in designated patient charts
• Maintaining inventory of study-specific supplies including lab kits, assessments, and participant facing materials
• Timely completion of data entry and query resolution for all CRFs, based on sponsor specific timelines and deadlines established in contract or other communication
• Assisting Coordinators in assessments, including but not limited to, blood pressure, urine collection
• Communicating with study participants, caregivers, third party vendors, and laboratories as needed
• Assisting Coordinators with scheduling, copying, faxing, and other clerical tasks
• Aiding Coordinators in the facilitation of study monitoring visits
• Completion of daily responsibilities delegated by CRC as they pertain to the study and/or participants
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES – This position requires the following requirements:

• Interest in and knowledge of specific study indications
• Excellent computer skills
• Advanced knowledge of electronic equipment (i.e., e-mail, computer, fax machine, copier, etc)
• Skill in organization and record maintenance
• Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with supervisors and co-workers
• Strong personal initiative
• Ability to complete paperwork with precision and attention to detail
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
• Ability to clearly communicate both orally and verbally

A successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring Participants, Sponsors, and Staff is cared for by following the guidelines provided by Management.  The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented individual that is adaptable to change and has a strong background in Supervision and Organizational Success.  The ideal person is a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment and is willing to adhere to the guiding principles of HRI.

Service Excellence: We believe all relationships with co-workers, sponsors, and subjects are partnerships. We demonstrate service excellence through a personal commitment to producing high quality, high-value work, and delivering on time and on target results for every partner.

Safety: We believe that physical and psychological safety is foundational for a healthy organization.  We proactively identify and mitigate safety risks as part of our daily work and value those who speak up for safety.

Resilience: We believe resilience is critical for doing our best work. We demonstrate resilience by remaining flexible, adapting to sudden change, and bouncing back from difficult situations with grace and confidence.

Team Orientation: We believe that having a team orientation leads to individual and organizational success. We demonstrate team orientation by working collaboratively and leveraging collective knowledge, ideas, and strengths to achieve a common goal.

Ethical Behavior: We believe the pillars of ethical behavior are integrity, honesty, respect, courtesy, and caring. We demonstrate ethical behavior by modeling professional standards of conduct.

Mutual Respect: We believe that mutual respect cultivates a supportive workplace. We demonstrate mutual respect by embracing diverse perspectives, sharing ideas, and trusting in each other’s abilities.

Open Communication: We believe that open communication results in a rich and rewarding dialogue that allows for the flow of energy and creativity. We demonstrate open communication by listening for understanding, speaking up without fear, freely sharing experiences, and soliciting ideas and opinions from others.

 EDUCATION – BA/BS preferred or 1-year experience in clinical research

EXPERIENCE – One (1) year experience in clinical research is preferred but not required

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE – CPR training provided. Other training such as ECG collection and phlebotomy will be provided on an as-needed basis.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS – Standard operating hours are Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm. Research Assistants may be required to complete job-related tasks outside of that time frame in excess of a standard 40-hour workweek.  Requires prolonged walking, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching.  Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment.  Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports.  Requires occasional lifting of boxes up to 50 pounds.  Work is performed in a medical office environment and includes exposure to blood-borne pathogens and bio-hazardous materials.  This role requires the ability to work with a broad range of personalities, situations, and psychiatric disorders; therefore, candidates must possess the ability to resolve conflicts immediately and diffuse potentially escalating events before they occur.

CenExel Clinical Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or status.