Clinical Research Assistant – Alzheimers Disease Center

Department:
SOM KC The Alzheimer’s Disease Center (ADC)

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CRO – Staff
Position Title:
Clinical Research Assistant – Alzheimers Disease Center
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (KU ADRC) is a National Institute of Aging P30-designated national leader in AD research with the vision to impact the lives of every patient and family dealing with Alzheimer’s in the region and across the state of Kansas through our research, education, and clinical care. We are a comprehensive center at the forefront of clinical trials, lifestyle intervention trials, drug and translational research, and basic science research. Our research enables us to also provide leading edge clinical care and support for dementia caregivers. In addition, we provide a wide variety of both public education and training opportunities for the workforce of tomorrow.
The Clinical Research Assistant assists in entry level clinical research activities. 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 assist in coordination of all aspects of clinical research. This encompasses study recruitment, pre-screening for eligibility, data entry, maintenance of regulatory files, study visit scheduling, and collection data within scope of role.
This is a hybrid position, therefore the role will require you to complete job duties both onsite at KUMC and virtually from a secure at home work location as determined by the supervisor.
The KU ADRC recognizes that our Center, University, and Community are strengthened by a diverse and inclusive group of students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to welcoming diversity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating a climate of mutual respect that values our differences and our similarities. We are invested in making employment opportunities at the KU ADRC accessible to individuals of all backgrounds and life experiences. We strongly encourage applications from applicants who will enhance us in our continuing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Some actions we take to make the KU ADRC a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace include:
• Supporting an employee team to advocate for justice, equity, diversity and inclusion
• Serving and empowering communities, with an important focus on the underserved
• Seeking and supporting diverse businesses with KU ADRC funds
• Leading conversations to remain progressive about our communities’ needs
• Committing to making changes to support KUMC’s goals for equity, diversity and inclusion
• Supporting a diverse trainee pool through recognizing individual needs
• For more information about our diversity, equity, and inclusion statement, follow this link: https://mailchi.mp/kumc.edu/centerforeveryone
Job Description:

Required Qualifications

Education: Associate’s degree. A combination of education and relevant work experience may substitute for degree on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree. A combination of education and relevant work experience may substitute for degree on a year-for-year basis.

Certification: Research certification preferred such as certified clinical research professional (CCRP) through Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) or as a certified clinical research coordinator (CCRC) or other applicable certification through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP).

Work Experience:

• Prior health care and/or clinical research experience.

• Working knowledge of medical terminology, common medical conditions, and medications.

Skills:

• Computer skills: MS Office Suite.

• Excellent communication skills, both orally and written. 

• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, willing to learn. Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.

Job Duties Outlined:

• Recruits and educates potential research participants and evaluate potential eligibility for investigator-initiated and/or industry sponsored studies. Consults with the study coordinator and /or the principal investigator regarding potential eligibility as appropriate.

• May conduct Informed Consent Interviews with participants and study partners as delegated by the PI based on level of training and experience.  Follows ADRC Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for obtaining consent from cognitively normal and cognitively impaired individuals. Assesses capacity to provide consent and utilizes surrogate consent form when appropriate.

• Obtains medical records when appropriate following all institutional policies

• Collects, processes, handles, and ships biological specimens as outlined in the protocol and following KUMC policy. Maintains KUMC certification in biological specimen handling, shipping, and phlebotomy as appropriate.

• Assists in collection of study data within scope of role and experience under the supervision of the study coordinator.

• Tracks and documents study related activities in a timely and accurate manner as directed.

• Assists with maintaining adequate study supply inventory for the conduct of study visits.

• Assists with study visit activities including scheduling visits and procedures within protocol specified parameters.

• Assists the study coordinator in entering the collected data into sponsors’ electronic databases within required timeframes. Responds to database queries in a timely manner and consults with the study coordinator as needed.

• Assists with timely and thorough filing of regulatory documents in Investigator Site Files.

• Other duties as requested by supervisor

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus nine paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Hourly

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. 

Pay Range:
$22.66 – $32.85

Minimum

$22.66

Midpoint

$27.75

Maximum

$32.85