Job description

Job Title: Clinical Research Assistant
Department: CHS Clinical Nutrition
Shift: 1st
Specialty: Research
Job Number: 2023-0909
Date Posted: 03/17/2023
Position Type: Research

Job Qualifications:

Clinical Research Assistant

Work Location: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Job Summary:
The Clinical Research Assistant will assist with successful implementation of the U.S. POINTER study. This is a nationally and internationally recognized research trial which examines impact of "lifestyle interventions" on protection of cognition (Study Website: https://alz.org/us-pointer/overview.asp). S/he will perform basic duties involving participant recruitment and collection, compilation, and documentation of clinical research data. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

This position will assist in a variety of activities involved in the collection, compilation, documentation and analysis of clinical research conducted by principal investigator. Assisting investigators in data collection and recording and administrative tasks is expected.

Job Responsibilities:
May assist with recruitment, screening and scheduling potential study participants.
Assists with collection and entry of data into study case report forms and/or electronic data capture system and respond to queries in a timely manner
May collect and assist with the submission of study related documents, study protocols and study protocol amendments for submission to the IRB per policy and procedure
Maintains accurate and complete documentation of signed informed consent and HIPAA Authorization forms, relevant IRB approvals, source documentation, study related communication as assigned.
May collect, process and ship potentially biohazardous specimens
May administer structured tests and questionnaires according to research study protocols. May utilize study-related technology and equipment as part of data collection procedures
Gather and prepare study-related materials for participants visits

Required Job Qualifications:
High School Diploma.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Troubleshoots field issues when necessary. Uses discretion to resolve issues when unplanned events arise.
Detail oriented with high attention to accuracy.
Ability to build rapport, navigate sensitive topics, and maintain confidentiality with a diverse pool of research participants.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate within multi-disciplinary team settings.
Travel may be required.

Preferred Job Qualifications:
Completion of a Bachelor's degree or higher in a field related to health science.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and logic ability skills.
Must be able to focus on tedious mental tasks with great accuracy. There is a great amount of clerical and data entry work for this position that have deadlines and require a high level of accuracy.
Basic knowledge of email, Excel, Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat needed.


Company Highlights:
Ranked among the top academic medical centers in the country, Rush University Medical Center is an outstanding place to enhance your career. Everything we do centers on one goal: improving patient care.
The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) has awarded Rush full accreditation for three years. Rush is one of the first academic medical centers in Illinois to receive this accreditation.
As an academic medical center, Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, is committed to advancing medical knowledge through research. Investigators at Rush are involved in more than 1,600 projects, including hundreds of clinical studies to test the effectiveness and safety of new therapies and medical devices, as well as to expand scientific and medical knowledge.
RUMC offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits & the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development & recognizes your achievements.
Rush University is home to one of the first medical colleges in the Midwest and one of the nation's top-ranked nursing colleges, as well as graduate programs in allied health, health systems management and biomedical research.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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