RESEARCH ASSISTANT I

Description:

SUMMARY

This position will support the administrative and clinical functions of a clinical research department.
Responsibilities include data entry, supply room management, patient recruitment, department marketing, equipment monitoring, and laboratory processing.

DUTIES

Performs a combination, but not necessarily all, of the following duties:
Assists Clinical Research Coordinator in the conduct of clinical trials.
Accepts shipments of study supplies and maintains organization of study supply room.
Monitors department equipment and maintains documentation logs
Performs phlebotomy and processes, packages, and ships labs.
Performs data entry of clinical trial information as needed.
Assists in the organization and storage of source documentation.
Assists in patient recruitment with direct patient contact and by keeping providers informed of enrolling trials.
Assists in developing marketing materials for research department and in developing website content.
Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION

Work is performed under general supervision from the Principal Investigator and Department Manager of the research unit. (Investigator acts as consultant on any problems which arise).

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handle and protect confidential and sensitive data with integrity.
• Manage data collection projects by meeting paper and electronic mailing deadlines, entering data, transcribing tapes and handwritten notes; learn and use technology to do these tasks more efficiently.
• Prepare print documents, web pages, and other graphics using Word and Excel.
• Produce written, tabular and visual materials for research reports and presentations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Associate degree preferred. Experience may be accepted in lieu of formal education.
Experience working in medical office, laboratory, or research center preferred.

EQUIPMENT

Must be familiar with scientific and medical equipment used in the particular field of laboratory, medical and clinical research.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an office, laboratory, and/or clinic environment. This is a full-time position.
Full-time is defined as 40 hours per work week. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

IMPORTANT:

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval of the Division Manager, Principal Investigator and Chief Operations Officer.
Information resources including data, information, technology, and software are Atlanta Diabetes Associates resources and must be protected and used in conformance with all applicable laws and policies in accordance with Information Security Standards.

Requirements:

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Required abilities and dispositions:

• High personal motivation, self-management, and detail-orientation; ability to take responsibility in meeting deadlines and making progress without direct supervision.
• Strong spoken and written communications skills.
• Capacity and will to learn new software, research methods, and work routines quickly; flexibility in responding to new research opportunities as they arise.
• Motivation to engage in and manage a wide range of intellectual and physical work, ranging from preparing mass mailings to analyzing proposed data-collection designs.
• Strong existing computer skills with Microsoft Office statistical software, and general Internet and electronic communications.
• Articulate and tactful communications skills; readiness to meet and work directly with clients.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Atlanta, GA 30318: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Clinical trials: 1 year (Preferred)
• Research: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person