Lead Research Assistant

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Addiction Medicine and Research are specialized and require unique skill sets. The Lead Research Assistant will promote the growth in both the structure and the types of studies offered to our patients to advance care.  The role of the Lead Research Assistant provides the oversite of day-to-day implementation and work of the qualitative and quantitative research portfolio

Research:

1. 1. Organize, participate, and assist in the preparation of documents needed for the initiation, monitoring, internal and external auditing and study close out visits.
   2. Coordinates the conduct of addiction medicine related qualitative and quantitative research projects.  
   3. Completes and maintains the relevant research training to function in the role- including EPIC training, EPIC billing, CITI, GCP, and Specimen Handling.
   4. Active in planning and implementing patient recruitment into studies; reviewing medical records of upcoming new and return patient clinic visits and discussing with investigators, reaching out to potential referring physicians, approaching potential subjects in the office or speaking to them by phone, asking pre-screening eligibility questions, etc. and document in the electronic medical record system, EPIC.
   5. Participate in clinic to explain the trial and provide informed consent to the patient and family, documenting the process in the patient’s electronic medical record system, EPIC.
   6. Develop, schedule and oversee subject visits and any necessary testing and appointment coverage according to protocol and in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (“GCP”) (e.g. scheduling subject visits within the appropriate window, ensuring all tests and assessments at each visit are performed, reporting adverse events and ensuring review and appropriate follow-up by investigator (documenting in EPIC any patient reported symptoms and forwarding to the appropriate clinical team), monitoring patient care and treatment side effects in concert with investigators, detailed documentation of study activities).
   7. Monitor subjects per protocol requirements and ensure adherence to protocol.
   8.  Organize and maintain all documentation required by the sponsor or CRO per GCP – includes source documentation (including the electronic medical record system, EPIC), case report forms, and research charts.
   9. Responsible for the life cycle of the portfolio of Addition Medicine research grants with support from the grants manager. Follows policy and procedure to ensure compliance to state and federal requirements as well as internal a
   10.  Acts as a liaison between teams, maintaining and promoting research activities such as reviewing new research projects, participating in addiction related conferences, and working with clinicians to work on research project success.

1.14 Acts as a mentor to coordinators with less research experience.

Supervisory/Management:

2.1 Participates in the oversight of the departmental clinical research coordinator activities and staff.

2.3 Coordinates and participates in the interview and selection process.

2.4 Complete supervisory skills training series offered through Cooper

Other:

5.1 Complies with all system and departmental policies and procedures; i.e., completes all related documentation.

5.2 Attends all department meetings.

5.3 Works efficiently, is flexible and sets priorities.

5.4 Maintains active and current professional credentials.

5.5 Back-up other research staff during vacations, etc. when qualified by education and credentials.

5.6 Performs other duties and functions necessary for the maintenance of efficient, economic and quality operation of the department and system.

5.7 Performs all related duties or special projects as assigned/required.

Experience

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Experience

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0-2 years

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6-10 years

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3-5 years

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10+ years

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Special Considerations

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Must have at least 3-5 years of experience. More than 5 years of experience strongly preferred.

Education

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Education

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High School / GED

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Bachelor’s Degree

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Vocational / Technical School

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Master’s Degree

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Associate’s Degree

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Doctorate Degree

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Field of Study  (Please Note)

Biology, Research, Public Health, Nursing or related research or healthcare field.

Special Considerations

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LPN and years of research experience are suitable alternative to a bachelor’s degree. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience or completed years of college on a one to one basis.

Licensure, Certification, and Registration

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Special Considerations Explained

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Strongly encouraged to complete CRC certification within 1 year of hire date.