Clinical Trials Research Assistant - Cancer Center - Flexible

Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical Trials Research Assistant to serve as a member of the Clinical Research Services team and assist in the planning, delivery and evaluation of health care provided to research protocol patients; work closely with Clinical Research Coordinators in the collection of data and in close collaboration with multiple departments and offices, including the University Clinical Trials Office; maintain medical documentation, binders and files; manage data entry and electronic data systems for clinical research protocols; perform labs procedures for clinical trials currently being conducted within the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center (HCCC) at The University of Iowa.

Characteristic Duties And Responsibilities

• Properly stores and ships laboratory specimens per study-specific instructions
• Study Team Support
• Maintains the cleanliness, operability, and safety of common lab areas
• Assists in the accurate retrieval of basic study data as it pertains to laboratory specimens
• Conducts all work in a manner that complies with Institutional Review Board requirements, departmental SOPs, and in response to physician and research needs and requirements
• Submit histology requisitions as required per protocol
• Reviews patient charts, lab reports, study worksheets and other related information to obtain data required per protocol
• Laboratory Functions
• Assists in obtaining and delivering prescription medications from investigational pharmacy.
• Attends protocol meetings and other UIHC and Study Sponsor meetings; participates on committees as appropriate
• Timely Communication regarding gaps in data collection and reporting needs
• May assist in the review of worksheets, treatment flow sheets and assorted tools to provide source documentation of protocol treatment procedures provides follow-up for treatment related complications
• Participates in the development of general goals for the Clinical Research Service office
• Accompanies patients & provide transportation to other departments
• Data Identification & Entry
• Enters protocol-required patient data on electronic databases ensuring that all assessments are completed, and data conforms to database required fields
• Data Coordination
• Assists in the preparation of research study charts for periodic review by both internal and external monitors. Assist in follow up of any queries identified in the review
• May obtain documentation of external hospitalizations or reports from treatment at external facilities
• Performs ECGs per study protocol
• Assist study coordinators with appropriate tasks as assigned
• Sponsor Communication
• Maintains, inventories, and orders laboratory kits required per protocol
• Processes laboratory specimens per study-specific instructions
• General Responsibilities
• Research Team Support

Universal Competencies

• Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals from varied cultures, race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity
• Ability to utilize existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and future organizational goals/needs. Able to demonstrate ethical behavior in diverse situations while producing results
• Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner. Ability to effectively transmit and interpret information through appropriate communication with internal and external customers

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of practices, behaviors, applicable laws, rules, and regulations governing proper research conduct; ability to demonstrate ethical and compliant behavior in diverse situations
• Knowledge of theories and methodologies of medical science research; ability to use research processes, tools and technologies to determine the safety and effectiveness of medical products and services intended for human use
• Knowledge of tools, techniques and resources for obtaining or validating information to be published, exhibited or presented in a variety of methods
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data in a particular department or division of a company

Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is Iowa’s only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. The NCI designation recognized our cancer center, and its research scientist, physicians, and other health care professionals, for their roles in advancing cancer research that impacts on our ability to prevent, detect and treat our patients with cancer. Not just a floor, or a building, or even confined to a single college. Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center coordinates all cancer-related research, education, and patient care by faculty from 41 departments and six colleges, as well as UI Hospitals and Clinics and UI Children’s Hospital.

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule: Flexible work arragements as needed within normal business hours to equal 40 hours per week

• Normal business hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 6:00pm

Pay Grade: 3A https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/guide-pay-plans

Benefits Highlights

• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa

Required Qualifications

• Proficient in computer software applications
• Ability to manage complex information with attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Experience with medical terminology
• 6 to 12 months experience in a research or health care setting
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of University of Iowa policies, procedures and regulations
• Experience conducting electrocardiograms (ECG)
• Relevant experience in the conduct of clinical or laboratory research studies
• Certification that allows for blood draw (Phlebotomy Technician, Certified Medical Assistant, LPN)
• Experience working with Epic
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and procedures
• Clinical Research Coordinator Certification (SOCRA or ACRP)

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

With additional questions, please reach out to Hannah Smith at [email protected]

Additional Information

• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Classification Title: Clin Trials Rsrch Asst/Data Mg
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 3A

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Email: [email protected]
• Contact Name: Sarah Waldschmidt