Research Specialist

at  St Joseph Hospital Medical Center

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum 2 years related experience required.
Competent in computer skills including the Microsoft Office products required.
Associates degree in related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/ or job-related experience in lieu of degree required.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and institutional requirements when conducting study protocol(s).
• Assists with participant recruitment including pre-screening potential participant follow-up and collaboration with Investigators.
• With the Investigators coordinates research subject informed consent and enrollment into appropriate research studies.
• Coordinates and/or performs a variety of procedures/tests including but not limited to laboratory tests/phlebotomy vital signs ECG outcomes assessments cognitive evaluations as well as other needs as outlined in the study protocol(s).
• Obtains medical history medical records and all other procedures outlined in the study protocol(s) within the allowed timelines.
• Responds to patient inquiries via phone or in person in a timely manner.
• Processing and shipment of laboratory samples collected as outlined in the study protocol(s).
• Provides participant education with the Investigators research pharmacists and other members of the research study team such as study specific procedures diary/study log proper dosage/administration and specific restrictions as outlined in the study protocol(s).
• Completes case report forms data entry and maintains source documentation for all study participants.
• Prepares for participant visits including scheduling and source document creation.
• Triages tracks and reports adverse events and deviations to the Investigator as well as the sponsor and IRB in accordance to their requirements.
• Coordinates research monitor visits and responds to all data queries in a timely manner