Clinical Research Assistant I

Position Description:

Summary
This position supports clinical research within the Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery. The role involves assisting with a range of investigator-initiated, industry-sponsored, and NIH-funded studies. Areas of focus may include endovascular devices, medical therapies, registries, and outcomes research related to vascular conditions such as aortic disease, peripheral artery disease, and other arterial or venous pathologies. Under direct supervision, the role involves routine administrative tasks, data handling, and research support duties.

Primary Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain study participant charts and research files.

• Prepare and distribute participant letters and study materials.

• Track and maintain logs for participant incentives.

• Accurately enter data into research databases and electronic data capture systems.

• Assemble recruitment materials and specimen collection kits.

• Support coordination of study activities including visit preparation, scheduling, and documentation.

• Participate in research team meetings and assist with study-specific communications.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

• Knowledge of quality control, customer service standards, information management, procedural process, and recordkeeping.
• Computer, technical, interpersonal, oral communication, listening, and patience skills

Preferred Schedule:

Position Requirements:

Qualifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted on 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.

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