Summary
This position supports the day-to-day activities of clinical trials. Responsibilities include assisting with the monitoring of research participants, enrollment, screening, specimen processing, and scheduling of study visits. The role requires a flexible and detail-oriented individual who can work closely with senior research staff.
Job Duties
- Collects initial patient intake information.
- Collects, processes, ships, and maintains paperwork for blood and/or biological specimens according to procedures outlined in the study protocol.
- Schedules research/study participants.
- Enters and maintains data for review and submission to study sponsors.
- Screens and recruits patients for participation in clinical trials.
- Plans and schedules upcoming research visits for study subjects according to protocol requirements.
- Schedules research participants for tests and procedures such as laboratory tests, imaging, and other studies specific to the research protocol. Retrieves and submits test results to the appropriate party.
- Assists with data collection and reporting of Serious Adverse Events to appropriate regulatory agencies and sponsors.
- May correspond with patients throughout the study.
- Orders supplies and equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED.
- Three years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field. No experience required with preferred degree.
- Research experience preferred but not required.
- Requires interpersonal skills necessary to coordinate research studies and interact with staff and physicians.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Work Authorization Requirement:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.