Clinical Research Assistant Job at Rush University Medical Center

Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL 60612

Job Title: Clinical Research Assistant
Department: PLASTIC SURG RES RECR
Shift: 1st
Specialty: Research
Job Number: 2023-1265
Date Posted: 04/07/2023
Position Type: Research

Job Qualifications:

Clinical Research Assistant

Summary:

The Clinical Research Assistant will assist with activities of clinical research studies conducted by PI(s) which may include grant-funded, industry-sponsored, and investigator-initiated clinical research studies. S/he will perform basic duties involving the collection, compilation, and documentation of clinical research data. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities:
May assist with recruitment, screening and scheduling potential study participants.
Assists with collection and entry of data into study case report forms and/or electronic data capture system and respond to queries in a timely manner
May collect and assist with the submission of study-related documents, study protocols and study protocol amendments for submission to the IRB per policy and procedure
Maintains accurate and complete documentation of signed informed consent and HIPAA Authorization forms, relevant IRB approvals, source documentation, study related communication as assigned.
May collect, process and ship potentially biohazardous specimens
May administer structured tests and questionnaires according to research study protocols. May utilize study-related technology and equipment as part of data collection procedures
Gather and prepare study-related materials for participants' visits




Required Job Qualifications:
High School Diploma
Ability to meet deadlines
Troubleshoots field issues when necessary. Uses discretion to resolve issues when unplanned events arise
Detail oriented with high attention to accuracy
Ability to build rapport, navigate sensitive topics, and maintain confidentiality with a diverse pool of research participants
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate within multi-disciplinary team settings
Availability to work evenings, overnight, and weekends if called for under the study protocols
Travel may be required




Preferred Job Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Sciences or health-related discipline is highly preferred




Company Highlights:

Ranked among the top academic medical centers in the country, Rush University Medical Center is an outstanding place to enhance your career. Everything we do centers on one goal: improving patient care.
Rush University is known for its high-quality health care education, supportive learning environment, engagement with the urban community and forward-looking education approach.
Rush University is ranked 22nd on the Times Higher Education's 2016 list of the world's top 150 universities under 50 years of age.
Rush is an academic health system comprising Rush University Medical Center, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital.
Rush was recently ranked first for Quality and Accountability among US academic medical centers in a study conducted by the health care performance improvement company Vizient.
The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) has awarded Rush full accreditation for three years. Rush is one of the first academic medical centers in Illinois to receive this accreditation.
As an academic medical center, Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, is committed to advancing medical knowledge through research. Investigators at Rush are involved in more than 1,600 projects, including hundreds of clinical studies to test the effectiveness and safety of new therapies and medical devices, as well as to expand scientific and medical knowledge.
RUMC offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits & the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development & recognizes your achievements.
Rush University is home to one of the first medical colleges in the Midwest and one of the nation's top-ranked nursing colleges, as well as graduate programs in allied health, health systems management and biomedical research.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.




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