Clinical Research Assistant - job 2 of 2

Department:
SOM KC Cancer Center Clinical Trials
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Clinical Trials Trial Management Services

Position Title:
Clinical Research Assistant

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
The Clinical Research Assistant assists in entry level clinical research activities including collecting information from patients/study participants and families. This position provides physicians, administrative staff, sponsors and CRO representatives with requested information and support.

Under general supervision, the Clinical Research Assistant works with multidisciplinary teams including patients/study participants, families, physicians, administrative staff, and sponsor and CRO representatives to coordinate all aspects of clinical research.

The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the region's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center where patients gain access to the most promising therapies, cutting-edge clinical trials and world class research.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision (effective day 1), employer paid life, LTD, flexible benefits plan, miscellaneous voluntary plans available, paid vacation and sick (begin accruing upon hire), paid holidays, paid discretionary day, paid bereavement leave, paid jury duty, military leave, paid parental leave and generous retirement contributions.

Join our clinical trials team where you can make a difference!

Required Qualifications:
Education : Associate's OR an equivalent combination of relevant post secondary education and work experience that equals at least 2 years.

Skills : Attention to detail, time-management skills, strong work-ethic, self-motivated, willing to learn, good interpersonal skills. Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills; ability to interact with multidisciplinary teams including patients, families, physicians, and administrative staff.

Preferred Qualifications:
Education : Bachelor's degree in relevant field highly preferred.

Skills : Willingness to seek research certifications to further skills in the position.

Job Duties Outlined:
Recruit, evaluate, and educate patients regarding clinical trials following established procedures and protocols.

Conducts Informed Consent Interviews with participants and where required, participant families.

Document trial related activities as directed and per regulatory requirements and ensure all study data is reported in a timely and accurate manner.

Coordinate study participant visit activities including scheduling procedures, communicating with subjects, and completing necessary basic study procedures.

Maintain trial regulatory documentation files including correspondence with sponsor, KUMC IRB, and subjects.

Provide written and verbal reports to the Principal Investigator and Project Manager, as required.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Documents:
Cover Letter AND Resume/CV

The University of Kansas Medical Center and The University of Kansas Cancer Center are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment, one that nurtures growth and development for all. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply!

Employee Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Rate Type:
Hourly

Pay Range:
$22.66 - $32.85
Minimum
$22.66
Midpoint
$27.75
Maximum
$32.85

Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Clinical-Research-Assistant_JR005200 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR005200.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu .

Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected Veteran status. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

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