Research Specialist

Where You’ll Work

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• Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
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Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Research Specialist, you will lead and manage complex clinical research, collaborating with Principal Investigators to ensure protocol adherence and scientific integrity. You will actively contribute to study design and methodology to advance research objectives.Every day you will oversee data collection, management, and quality control, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. You will analyze data, prepare detailed reports, and contribute to presentations and publications.To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced knowledge of research methodologies and regulatory guidelines, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Your ability to manage multiple projects, mentor junior staff, and communicate complex scientific information effectively is essential.

• Coordinates and schedules subject study visits to ensure adequate supplies, procedures and investigator availability.
• Provides study specific, individualized education to study subjects and families.
• Ensures all appropriate subject consents are obtained.
• Collects and processes protocol required specimens.
• Acts as a liaison between Sponsor, Investigator, and Study Subject
• Collects all required study data and completes CRFs in a timely, accurate manner.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and institutional requirements when conducting study protocol(s).

• Assists with participant recruitment including pre-screening potential participant follow-up and collaboration with Investigators.
• With the Investigators coordinates research subject informed consent and enrollment into appropriate research studies.
• Coordinates and/or performs a variety of procedures/tests including but not limited to laboratory tests/phlebotomy vital signs ECG outcomes assessments cognitive evaluations as well as other needs as outlined in the study protocol(s).
• Obtains medical history medical records and all other procedures outlined in the study protocol(s) within the allowed timelines.
• Responds to patient inquiries via phone or in person in a timely manner.
• Processing and shipment of laboratory samples collected as outlined in the study protocol(s).
• Provides participant education with the Investigators research pharmacists and other members of the research study team such as study specific procedures diary/study log proper dosage/administration and specific restrictions as outlined in the study protocol(s).
• Completes case report forms data entry and maintains source documentation for all study participants.
• Prepares for participant visits including scheduling and source document creation.
• Triages tracks and reports adverse events and deviations to the Investigator as well as the sponsor and IRB in accordance to their requirements. 
• Coordinates research monitor visits and responds to all data queries in a timely manner.

 

Job Requirements

Required

• Associates degree in related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/ or job-related experience in lieu of degree 
• Two (2) years related experience
• Competent in computer skills including the Microsoft Office products

Preferred

• Three (3) years clinical research experience
• Bachelors Degree in related field