Clinical Research Assistant - ONC Radiation Oncology

Clinical Research Assistant - ONC Radiation Oncology

Department: SOM KC Radiation Oncology

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

The Clinical Research Assistant assists in entry level clinical research activities. Under general supervision, the Clinical Research Assistant works with multidisciplinary teams including patients/study participants, families, physicians, administrative staff, and sponsor and CRO representatives to assist in coordination of all aspects of clinical research. This encompasses study recruitment, pre-screening for eligibility, data entry, maintenance of regulatory files, study visit scheduling, and collection data within scope of role.

The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the region's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center where patients gain access to the most promising therapies, cutting-edge clinical trials and world class research. Radiation Oncology department is recognized nationally as a leader in cancer research, care and education. We are an integral part of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-comprehensive designated Cancer Center in the state of Kansas and the Kansas City metro area.

Our world-class physician faculty provide compassionate and state-of-the-art care for KU Cancer Center patients. We are leading the way with research and clinical trials that aim to improve cancer treatments, increase cure rates, decrease treatment‑related side effects and improve quality of life.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Work with the Research Manager to assist with research coordination which includes data collection forms, and entering data for various departmental research.
• Review necessary research documents, such as protocols, data collection forms, Institutional Review Board (IRB) documentation, abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts preparation.
• Assist in the administration of clinical research trials by ensuring completion of numerous research activities, including participant enrollment and data collection and chart review.
• Maintain complete and accurate research documentation, including electronic medical records, participant files, case report forms, databases, and study binders follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for department and research.
• Allow for schedule flexibility that may include collecting data, consenting participants, or performing study duties.
• Participate in activities related to specimen collection, specimen handling, processing and shipping.
• Provide written and verbal reports to the Principal Investigator and Clinical Research Coordinator, as required.
• Recruit, evaluate, and educate patients regarding clinical trials following established procedures and protocols.
• Conduct Informed Consent Interviews with participants and, where required, participant families.
• Document trial related activities as directed and ensure study data is reported in a timely and accurate manner.
• Coordinate study participant visit activities including scheduling procedures, communicating with subjects, and completing necessary basic study procedures.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• 4 years of experience with research or within the healthcare field. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Data management experience with Microsoft Excel, REDCap, CRIS, Access, or other electronic data capture systems.
• Experience with electronic medical records and working knowledge of medical terminology.

• Organizational skills
• Written and oral communication skills

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