Clinical Research Assistant I - CIBMTR

Summary

Provide research and administrative support for clinical research programs focused on patient-reported outcomes (PROs), quality of life, and patient experiences. Assist with qualitative and quantitative research activities, including literature reviews, scoping reviews, qualitative data analysis, survey development, data management, and dissemination of research findings.

Support the day-to-day operations of assigned studies and collaborate with research team members to advance study objectives, improve understanding of patient experiences, and contribute to research that informs clinical care and patient-centered outcomes. Provide support to the team to facilitate the achievement of the program's goals.

Maintains good guardianship of research subjects' confidentiality and identity when utilizing applications and materials with Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Personal Health Information (PHI).

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with literature searches, literature reviews, and scoping reviews, including article screening, data extraction, and summarizing research findings.
• Assist with research dissemination, including preparing abstracts, posters, presentations, manuscripts, and reports.
• Assist with study coordination, data entry, data quality checks, and maintaining accurate research records and databases.
• Ensures accurate entry of responses into electronic data capture system.
• Maintains confidentiality of all data in accordance with NMDP policies, while having access to PII, PHI and study-data for each research subject.
• Maintains complete and accurate records and files pertaining to assigned research studies.
• Provides logistical support to assigned studies.
• Participates in project team meetings and collaborates with investigators, coordinators, and other team members to support ongoing projects.
• Assure compliance with all relevant IRB and other regulatory agency requirements.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

• MS Office, including basic word processing, spreadsheet, and database software application skills.
• Proficiently applying computer skills and engaging with customers simultaneously.
• Medical terminology helpful

Qualifications

• Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
• Minimum Required Education: High school or equivalent.
• Minimum Required Experience: No experience required
• Required Certification/Licensure(s): CITI Training within 90 days of hire

Physical Requirements

Work involves light exertion transporting materials or equipment but not for sustained time.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Sensory Acuity

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.