Clinical Trials Research Assistant

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The Clinical Trials Research Assistant works in close conjunction with the clinical research team to support study conduct and associated activities. Utilizes knowledge of healthcare, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and problem solving, to assist in successful clinical trial operations. Assists the clinical research coordinators in the day-to-day clinical trial activities, such as placing orders, scheduling research visits, and completing study activities. Participates in recruiting subjects, collecting data, and project organization. 

Duties and Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Serves as support on a variety of research studies, supporting both the PI and research team members.

• Assists with scheduling and ordering in several different electronic systems (e.g., Athena EMR, CRIO – ClinicalResearch.IO, EPIC EMR, Microsoft Office

• Responsible for the triage of research related phone calls to the proper team members

• Collaborates with clinical research coordinators in the execution of study activities (e.g., administering questionnaires, reviewing medications, assisting with bio-specimens, etc.); with appropriate training and delegation, performs protocol-required research visits.

• Collection, processing, and shipment of bio-specimens.

• Assists research team members with identifying, recruiting, and pre-screening subjects per protocol

• Maintains research studies in compliance with federal, state, and local law, GCP, contracts, and institutional policies.

• Collaborates with research team members to collect, review, and document data into a variety of systems per protocol; Assists in data quality control and query resolution, as needed.

• Develops and maintains relationships with providers, internal service delivery departments, other caregivers, and patients to coordinate services within the organization, at outside facilities and within the community.

• Perform other duties as assigned by research team members or management.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Shipping and Handling of Specimen Training - Certification within 30 Days of hire required

• GCP Certification within 30 Days of hire required

• IATA Certification within 30 Days of hire required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a health related or business administration program preferred OR two years of college in a scientific, health related, or business administration program and one year of applicable experience in a healthcare or business setting preferred OR Licensed practical nurse (LPN) or medical assistant (MA) and at least two years of work within a research, oncology, and/or outpatient clinic setting preferred

• 2 years in healthcare, clinical research experience preferred

• 2 years in a professional work environment preferred

• 1 year of phlebotomy/basic laboratory processing preferred

• BLS preferred

Schedule Details:

• Employment Status: Full time (1.0 FTE)

• Hours of work: 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

• Days worked: Monday - Friday

At BAMF Health, our top priority is patient care. To ensure we are able to drive a Bold Advance Medical Future, we offer a well-rounded benefit package to care for our team members and their families. Highlights include:

• Employer paid High Deductible Health Plan with employer HSA contribution

• Flexible Vacation Time

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous employer match

• Several benefit options including, but not limited to; dental, vision, disability, life, supplemental coverages, legal and identity protection

• Free Grand Rapids downtown parking

BAMF Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not accept or tolerate discrimination or harassment against any applicant, employee, intern, or volunteer based upon the following characteristics: race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, qualified mental or physical disability or handicap, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, transgender status, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related status, marital status, veteran status, military service, any application for any military service, or any other category or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.