Cleaver Dermatology & Aesthetics is seeking a full-time Clinical Research Assistant to join our growing Research Department. The Clinical Research Assistant supports Clinical Research Coordinators and the Principal Investigator in the day-to-day operations of clinical research studies. This position assists with study visits, participant recruitment, collection of clinical information, basic clinical procedures, specimen processing, data entry, and administrative research duties.
This is an in-person position that requires travel and regular presence at both our Dawsonville and Cumming offices each week.
Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8
- 00
- AM-5:00 PM In-person position Regular presence required at both the Dawsonville and Cumming offices each week
Essential duties and responsibilities
- Clinical Research Support
- Assist Clinical Research Coordinators during participant visits and research procedures.
- Record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, and weight.
- Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and other basic clinical procedures as trained and permitted.
- Collect, process, and prepare blood, urine, and other specimens according to study protocols.
- Ship laboratory samples while following all applicable regulations and study-specific protocols.
- Track specimen shipments and maintain accurate documentation.
- Upload study documents and relevant information to the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Assist with clinical research activities under the supervision of the Clinical Research Coordinator and Principal Investigator.
- Data, Documentation, and Study Operations
- Enter study data accurately and efficiently into electronic data capture systems for sponsors and contract research organizations.
- Maintain accurate and timely research documentation.
- Assist with the organization and maintenance of study files, supplies, and equipment.
- Request or acquire equipment and supplies necessary for individual research projects.
- Set up, calibrate, and maintain laboratory and research equipment as required by study protocols.
- Organize and maintain research supplies and inventory.
- Invoice for payments associated with clinical trial budgets.
- Attend study and project meetings as required.
- Communicate effectively with research staff, sponsors, contract research organizations, and other parties by phone and email.
- Assist Clinical Research Coordinators with on-site and off-site monitoring activities.
- Complete all required training for the position, including training required by applicable regulations and study sponsors.
- Participant Recruitment and Engagement
- Utilize recruitment databases and referral services to identify, recruit, and qualify potential study participants.
- Conduct telephone prescreens and appropriately schedule potential participants.
- Develop a working knowledge of current enrolling study protocols, eligibility criteria, and enrollment goals.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of active study protocols and how they may or may not relate to one another.
- Develop knowledge of study-specific medications, media sources, procedures, protocols, and industry terminology.
- Identify barriers to recruitment and promptly communicate concerns to the Clinical Research Coordinator.
- Participate in community outreach and engagement with community members and other healthcare providers.
- Manage and maintain the Cleaver Dermatology patient database as assigned.
- Compliance and professional responsibilities
- Follow all study protocols and research procedures accurately.
- Maintain compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, HIPAA, applicable regulations, and organizational policies.
- Maintain confidentiality of all patient, participant, and research information.
- Perform all duties in accordance with the direction of the Principal Investigator, Clinical Research Coordinator, and management.
- Responsibilities may evolve based on protocol-specific requirements and the needs of the Research Department.
- Responsibilities assigned to individuals can and will change at any time at the discretion of management or the supervisor.
- Requests for accommodations or exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis, consistent with applicable laws.
Qualifications
Required
High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong phlebotomy skills and experience.
Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a research team.
Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately follow written protocols and procedures.
Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive patient and research information.
Ability to travel between the Dawsonville and Cumming offices as required.
Preferred
Bachelor's degree.
Previous clinical research experience.
Previous experience working with an EMR system.
Experience with clinical data entry or electronic data capture systems.
Experience performing EKGs and other basic clinical procedures.
Vaccination requirements
Proof of current vaccinations, including recommended boosters, may be required for individuals working with immunocompromised patients or as required by specific study protocols, sponsors, or applicable regulations. This may include measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis A and B, influenza, and COVID-19 vaccinations.
Compensation and benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
may include:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Experience
- Phlebotomy experience required
- Clinical research experience preferred
- EMR experience preferred
Work location
In person at Cleaver Dermatology & Aesthetics locations in Dawsonville and Cumming, Georgia. This position requires regular presence at both locations each week.
