Lifespan Hiring for Research Assistant at Providence, RI Full Time

Summary:

Under supervision and following established policies and procedures assists with review of electronic medical records (EMR) to extract protocol required data points for data entry and entering into protocol specific databases. Assist with organization and preparation of laboratory supplies required for clinical trials. Process research specimens as needed. Reviews literature in the field for informational purposes or to gather data.

Responsibilities:

Review EMR for patients enrolled on clinical trials. Extract datapoints as required by trial. Enter required information in multiple electronic data capture systems as required by trial sponsor.

Maintain research record for wet ink documents including informed consent forms laboratory requisition forms EKGs etc. Provide deidentified versions of such documents to clinical trial sponsors at routine monitoring visits.

Oversee the receipt organization and use of laboratory kits and supplies as well as additional protocol required devices such as EKG machines tablets for quality of life questionnaires and activity trackers.

Identify correct laboratory kits and supplies for specific research visits as dictated in clinical trial protocol and laboratory manual. Maintain inventory of such supplies and order replacements as needed. Appropriately breakdown and discard expired study supplies.

Assist with specimen shipping and processing. Performs routine laboratory cleaning and maintenance functions as required.

Reviews literature pertaining to research being conducted in the scientific area of interest for information in order to better understand the research conducted and to gather data.

Other information:


BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Completion of a Bachelor Degree in relevant field.

Requires a working knowledge of statistics research methodology and basic computer skills.

EXPERIENCE:

Three to six months related experience preferred.

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA: RI: Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union