Clinical Trials Assistant I

2 weeks ago

Durham, United States Institute for Medical Research Full time

**Institute for Medical Research at the Durham VA Health Care System**

**Clinical Trials Assistant I - Tissue**

**PI: Dr. Stephen Freedland**

The Clinical Trials Assistant I - Tissue is involved with the implementation and execution of a variety of clinical research projects including the working with pathological specimen handling, blood processing, and data collection from medical records and questionnaires. These multiple functions require a significant degree of flexibility and independence to complete complex tasks.

This position is ideal for a highly motivated individual who may be taking time off between degrees. In this position, you will work with a highly productive and dynamic team of MDs, PhDs, and research scientists at a high-tier medical institution. The Clinical Trials Assistant will gain considerable knowledge of clinical research methods, cancer biology, and urology.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Data Quality and Compliance**:

- Assist in the collection and management of clinical data and collection of source documents
- Review electronic and paper medical records for medical information and conduct electronic database entry
- Perform efficient and accurate data abstraction and entry into various study database systems
- Maintain study databases and other study-related spreadsheets, trackers, and logs
- Adhere to all safety and compliance regulations, internal standards of procedure, good clinical practice, and other IMR/VA policies
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times

**Specimen and Laboratory**:

- Assist in organizing, cataloging and maintaining human tissue/specimen bank in team spreadsheets and in the team’s LIMS program
- Assist with freezer organization, sample storage, and laboratory freezer maintenance
- Assist in locating and refiling of pathological tissue slides and blocks
- Assist in processing specimen collected from study participants (including but not limited to DNA quantification)
- Assist in the timely shipment of study specimen (including but not limited to: blood, urine, stool, etc.)
- Complete weekly laboratory maintenance tasks

**Teamwork and Motivation**:

- Work effectively with other team members as part of a team
- Complete tasks independently and manage personal workflow
- Assist other Freedland team members with research or miscellaneous tasks not directly related to the Tissue Team, when applicable

**Non-critical Elements**:

- Troubleshoot and modify protocol implementation when necessary
- Recommend new methods for data collection and documentation
- Assist other research personnel

**Qualifications**:
Requires a bachelor’s degree and 1 year of relevant experience.

**Additional Requirements**:

- This position requires an organized, task oriented, deadline-sensitive individual.
- Demonstrated leadership, professional initiative and teamwork abilities are required.
- This position requires an applicant who is comfortable with processing human specimens such as blood, urine, and feces.
- Basic computer skills are required and familiarity with MS Excel and MS word are preferred.
- Prior experience with clinical research, lab work (specifically DNA extraction), FDA regulations, HIPAA considerations, and consenting process is preferred.

**Physical Requirements**: The physical requirements and activities that are required to perform the essential functions of the position include, but may not be limited to, as follows: Must be able to occasionally lift, pull and push a minimum of 25 pounds, stand for extended periods of time, sit for extended periods of time, squat, kneel, and stoop, regularly use fingers, hands for computer work.

**Supervisory Controls**:The position of Clinical Trials Assistant I - Tissue is under the direct supervisor of the Clinical Research Coordinator I - Tissue.
- The prior statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description._

**Rate of Pay**:$22.00 per hour non-negotiable**

**Status**:Non-Exempt**

**Start Date**:Expected start date will be 6 - 8 weeks after the offer but is somewhat flexible and contingent upon completion and approval of VA paperwork.

**Employee Benefits**:IMR offers a competitive benefits package if you work 25 hours or more which includes health, dental, vision, short

**_Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled persons and Veterans._

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