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POSITION:Clinical Research Assistant (CRA)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Clinical Research Manager
REMOTE VS. ON-SITE: 25%-50% remote/ 50% to 75% on-site (You may be required to be in the office/health centers up to 75% of the time for study enrollments, sponsor visits, staff training, and team building.)
SCHEDULE: Full-time, ~37.5 hours/week. Monday- Friday, 9 am-5 pm.
PAY RANGE: $21.20 - $25.32 / hour
Starting Pay Although our full pay range is included above, the budgeted hiring range for this position is $21.20/ hour- $23.26/ hour
Non- Exempt
Anticipated closing date: 1/15/2023
The Objective:You will provide key support to the research team by organizing and implementing any number of Clinical Research trial opportunities or projects at the clinical level. You will be involved in the logistics of Clinical Research coordination at PPRM, working alongside the Clinical Research Manager, Senior Clinical Research Assistants (SCRAs) and other CRAs. You will actively participate in various aspects and components integral to the conduct of Clinical Research. The CRA will be based within the Clinical Research Division, which sits within the Medical Services Department at Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains.
Success:
You will know you are successful when you have completed the required research training, and you have expertly recruited research subjects with little to no supervision. You ensure that all study procedures adhere to PPRM and PPFA research operations standards. You are an integral part of the team, and you are working to achieve the strategic goals of the research department.
Snapshot:
At its core, your work is about propelling research work at PPRM forward. You will educate patients and staff about all aspects of studies and projects at PPRM and provide opportunities for participation. You will see studies through from their inception to the close of a study and will be a functioning part of the research team to complete any tasks necessary for the success of the project. You will attend weekly check-ins and provide updates to the team. You will collaborate with other departments, affiliates, the PPFA Research network, study sponsors, and community members to help build an extensive network of research resources and partners.
You will work either from home, in the office at Park Hill, or in the health centers. If you work from home, you will need a reliable internet connection and a quiet space that is free of distractions so that you can focus on your job responsibilities. Background noise should be limited, and you must be able to maintain a space that provides patient confidentiality. You may be required to be in the office/health centers up to 75% of the time for study enrollments, sponsor visits, staff training, and team building. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible hourly position.
Key Approaches to the Work:
Highly organized
Strong attention to Detail
Strong communication
Strong Operator
Flexible
Equity and Inclusion Champion
QUALIFICATIONS
- You have a university education; preferably an undergraduate with a degree in public health, nursing, communication, medical studies, liberal arts, sociology, or a similar discipline. Or relevant experience. (A course in basic stats or research methods is desired).
- You have excellent customer service, communication, typing, and organizational skills.
- You are experienced in multitasking and managing large amounts of information while meeting deadlines and prioritizing work independently.
- You are experienced in working under pressure while maintaining the ability to be calm, methodical, and clear.
- You have the ability to travel, as required.
- You have excellent interpersonal skills and a professional manner.
- Preferably, you have experience working in reproductive health, abortion care, gender-affirming care, or family planning care.
- Experienced in delivering sensitive information and education while reducing the stigma required.
- Skilled at Using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, the internet, and email.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.
PRIMARY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY/ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Detailed research work: You will help with the recruitment and consenting of study patients for various sexual and reproductive health studies and projects. You will also perform any study tasks required for the study to be successful, including but not limited to: a review of study protocol, creation of workflow and study processes, training health center staff as needed, assisting providers in sample collection, entering case report forms into a study database, resolving queries, maintaining logs and regulatory documents, providing any necessary follow up, taking inventory and ordering study supplies, shipping of study samples, assisting with audits and site visits and any other tasks as needed.
- As skills advance, an experienced CRA may have the opportunity to assist senior team members with literature searches, identifying funding sources, writing protocol and consent forms, and assisting with the submission of research projects to the Institutional Review Board or the FDA. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with PPRM’s Data Analytics team to procure the necessary data to further the development of research studies.
- Support Capacity-Building Efforts Internally: You will work to build the capacity of PPRM research by acting as a trusted representative of our work and an excellent role model for internal and external customers.
- Abortion Care: We all work in abortion care, whether it is referrals, information, education, counseling, performing, scheduling, etc. In this role, you will be caring for patients who have or may be seeking abortion care with PPRM.
$21.20 - $23.26 an hour
Benefits at PPRM include:
A predictable schedule and dedicated individualized paid training
401K/Safe Harbor Contributions (We contribute to your 401K after an allotted period of time)
Medical/Vision/Dental, with extended mental health coverage
Employee Loan Program
Employee Assistance Program and WorkLife Partnership
PPRM Internal Benefits Program
Paid Family Leave/Paid Parental Leave
PTO and Sick Time
Float Holidays (You pick your holidays)
Bereavement Leave
And More!
