POSITION SUMMARY:

The Treat-to-Target Serum Urate versus Treat-to-Avoid Symptoms in Gout Trial (TRUST trial) will test two different treatment strategies for gout. The position will require approximately 45% effort for a minimum of 2-3 years.
The CRC I processes and ships research specimens and conducts patient recruitment, administers questionnaires, abstracts medical records, maintains patient databases, enters data into sponsor-specific electronic data capture forms, performs administrative tasks, and participates with the research team in preparation of data and other reports. Will also assist with audits and quality control.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• CRC I: Entry Level Position
• Bachelor’s Degree Required AND
• 0-2 years of experience

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent organization and communications skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and external contacts.
• Must be detail oriented and have the ability to follow through.
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload. Must practice discretion and adhere to hospital confidentiality guidelines at all times.
• Must have computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office Suite

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifies patients who are potentially eligible to enroll in the study by reviewing their information in patient lists and in the electronic medical record.
• Conducts telephone interviews and performs procedures to screen and enroll study participants including obtaining informed consent. Schedules patients for study visits.
• Utilizes study specific data collection and data documentation tools, completes clinical research assessments, and makes study related observations.
• Collects and organize patient data. Review data for quality and completeness based on established protocols.
• Assists with the coordination of the collection, processing, organization, and storage of biological specimens in the systems
• May be responsible for IRB and regulatory submissions and maintenance of regulatory files. Maintains ongoing communications with the research coordinator and PIs for data collection needs.
• Adheres to Good Clinical Procedures (GCP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as well as to protocol requirements to ensure validity of clinical research patient data.
• Other duties including send out mailings, taking inventory/ordering supplies, monitoring and setting up equipment.