Clinical Research Assistant II

Job Summary:

The Clinical Research Assistant II, under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and/or senior study staff collects, processes, and enters research data in support of specified research projects. Following established protocols and procedures, they will carry out study activities and recruit and follow research subjects, as appropriate to the study objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Collects data by review of medical records, interviews, or other means.
2. Performs coding, entry, and verification of data collected into both paper and electronic databases.
3. As appropriate to the specified position, recruits subjects into research studies and conducts follow up interviews per study protocol.
4. Assists in the processing and storage of biological specimens as needed, under supervision.
5. Observes all relevant risk management and infection control policies and procedures and any applicable quality improvement activities.
6. Collects and reviews scientific articles. Enters references into a database.
7. Prepares drafts of written documents relating to study procedures.
8. Performs general office duties including typing, photocopying, inventory, and ordering.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.
10. Assists in preparation of IRB submissions.
11. Works evening hours and/or weekend hours as required in support of specified studies.
12. Respects and safeguards the rights of human subjects, including confidentiality of information gathered.
13. Observes all general hospital policies, guiding principles, rules, and regulations, and consistently adheres to the Care New England service standards.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree required

Basic computer skills, e.g. familiarity with Microsoft software, completing spreadsheet/data entry.

Ability to work with diverse populations and support an inclusive, culturally responsive environment.

Additional Information:

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

EEOC Statement:
Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement:
Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.

Americans with Disability Act Statement:
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.