Research Assistant - Flowood, MS

We are seeking a full-time, on-site Research Assistant (RA). The RA is a specialized research professional working with and under the direction of the Clinical Principal Investigator (PI) and site management. The primary responsibility of the RA is to assist the Clinical Research  Coordinators with conduct of research studies. The RA supports and facilitates the daily  clinical trial activities and plays a supportive role in the conduct of the study. 

Responsibilities

• Assists Study Team with communicating study requirements to all individuals involved in the study
• Works with the Study Team to develop and implement recruitment strategies in accordance with site policies and IRB requirements and approvals
• Assists Study Team with screening subjects for eligibility using protocol specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, documenting each potential participant’s eligibility or exclusion
• Assists Study Team as requested to register participants in the Clinical Trial Management System to ensure billing of study procedures to appropriate funding source
• Maintains inventory of study supplies. If handling investigational drugs/devices, follows the sponsor protocol and/or site policies on Investigational Drug/Device Accountability
• Assists Study Team in completing study documentation and maintenance of study files in accordance with sponsor requirements and site policies and procedures including, but not limited to, consent forms, source documentation, narrative notes if applicable, case report forms, and investigational material accountability forms
• Aids the Study Team in maintaining effective and ongoing communication with sponsor, research participants, site management and PI during the course of the study
• Works with the Study Team to manage the day to day activities of the study including problem solving, communication and protocol management
• Collects and reports ongoing patient recruitment/ enrollment progress and metrics to site management and PI
• As directed, process and ship specimens per study protocol and IATA regulations
• Arranges secure storage of study documents that will be maintained according to Good Clinical Practice guidelines or for the contracted length of time, whichever is longer
• Enter all patient visit data in e-CRF and CTMS on a daily basis or as directed
• Assists Study Team in protection of the rights and welfare of all human research participants involved in research in accordance with Federal regulations
• Cooperates with site compliance and monitoring efforts regarding the access, use, and disclosure of PHI and reports instances of noncompliance 
• Other duties as assigned

Iterative Health Expectations

All employees are expected to:  

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and  coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred
• Minimum 2 years in a healthcare setting
• Strong written and verbal communication skils
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply clinic policies and research protocols
• Ability to use standard office software
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds