Clinical Research Assistant II

Position Description:

Purpose

Under general supervision, assist in various administrative and data collection aspects of clinical research studies in the Neurology Department. This position will primarily work with the Neuromuscular and Movement Disorders division.

Primary Functions

• Under the direction of the study coordinator/manager or principal investigator, help staff to recruit, screen, enroll and obtain consent from program participants. Help to conduct or coordinate training for program participants.
• Coordinate research protocols including arranging necessary appointments and procedures, working collaboratively with other departments and institutions, and maintaining contact with study participants.
• Collect required data from study coordinators and research nurses, and enter onto clinical research forms and into computerized database
• Assist with study sample collection and processing as needed.
• Generate letters to be sent to study participants
• Provide general clerical support to nurses, study coordinators and investigators
• Assist in the preparation of IRB documents and reports as needed
• Assist with set-up of new clinical trials into Oncore Clinical Trials Management System and Florence e-regulatory system
• Order and maintain log of stipend checks and/or gift certificates to be distributed to study participants
• Verify accuracy of bills and stipends
• Compile outreach packets, recruitment and specimen collection kits
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Schedule:



8:00-4:30

Position Requirements:

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management. Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.

Organizational Structure

Building: HUB

Department: Neurology

Division: Neuromuscular & Movement Disorders, General Neurology

Reports to (Title): Manager Clinical Research

Direct Reports (Titles): N/A

Collaborates with (Titles): Research Coordinators/Nurses/Assistants, PIs

Specifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis

Minimum Required Education: High school

Minimum Required Experience: 1 year

Preferred Education:

Preferred Experience:

Field:

Certification: CITI training within 90 days of hire

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination


The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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