JOB SUMMARY
The Research Assistant (RA) plays a key role in clinical research by performing outreach to potential participants and/or collecting and entering data. As an RA, you will pre-screen charts for research, identify potential research participants, conduct preliminary telephone screenings, provide visit reminders, and recruit, schedule, and/or refer participants to the research team for enrollment into clinical research studies. Additionally, you will support the research team with data collection directly from participants via interviews, medical record reviews, and data entry from source to electronic data capture forms. This role requires adherence to ethical, regulatory, and privacy requirements/standards for the protection of confidentiality, privacy, and respect for persons.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Act as a liaison between the research team and potential participants, building rapport and empathy to understand their needs and concerns.- Perform accurate and efficient data entry of source documents into case report forms, ensuring data quality and compliance with ethical and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with the research team, troubleshoot and resolve data and information issues, and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
- Utilize tools to identify potential study participants that meet eligibility criteria and conduct pre-screenings and appointment scheduling.
- Actively recruit participants for research studies according to the study-specific recruitment plan and script, demonstrating patience, communication skills, and adaptability.
- Adhere to established timelines and deliverables for data entry and participant outreach to keep the study on track.
- Support general administrative functions as required, including maintaining records and documents.
- Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
If you are a detail-oriented, self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills and a passion for clinical research, this role could be the perfect fit for you! As an RA, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the advancement of medical knowledge while building valuable skills in data collection, recruitment, and participant communication. You will work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that requires flexibility, integrity, and a commitment to quality.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred.- Strong ability to work independently and meet deadlines with high accuracy.
- Proficient computer skills, including experience with a variety of software programs.
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail; capable of synthesizing information from multiple sources.
- Comfortable working for extended periods reviewing data on-screen and making outreach attempts via phone, email, and messaging platforms.
- Self-motivated and enjoys both collaborative and independent work in a dynamic, remote environment.
- Experience with chart abstraction preferred, with the ability to quickly analyze multiple document types to extract relevant data.
- Ability to coordinate and organize large amounts of information.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Demonstrated initiative to learn and expand skill sets.
- Passionate about communicating with people.
- Able to adapt quickly to changing responsibilities, workloads, and priorities.
- Ability to differentiate key enrollment criteria across different clinical research studies.
- English language proficiency required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This job operates in a flexible, remote professional environment with little to no onsite visits to partner sites/clinics. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and online software for documenting work and progress. Flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available in four-hour increments between the waking hours of 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Evening and weekend hours are available.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. More in-depth information can be found in SOPs, working guidelines, policies, etc. Innovo Research is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Innovo are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Innovo Research will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. In addition, Innovo will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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