Clinical Research Assistant, HHVI Translational Science Unit (Hybrid)

A Brief Overview

Under the direct supervision of senior research staff, assists the Principal Investigator and study team on delegated duties to support clinical trials.

What You Will Do

• Assists with the organization and maintenance of study files and documents (25% Competency 2)
• Assists with the recruitment and retention of research subjects (10% Competency 3)
• Assists with study visits and procedures under the direct supervision of the PI and senior study staff (10% Competency 1,2,3)
• Assists with processing, storage, and shipment of research samples (10%, competency 1)

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

A Brief Overview

Under the direct supervision of senior research staff, assists the Principal Investigator and study team on delegated duties to support clinical trials.

What You Will Do

• Assists with the organization and maintenance of study files and documents (25% Competency 2)
• Assists with the recruitment and retention of research subjects (10% Competency 3)
• Assists with study visits and procedures under the direct supervision of the PI and senior study staff (10% Competency 1,2,3)
• Assists with processing, storage, and shipment of research samples (10%, competency 1)

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required) and
• Some college (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Medical Terminology. (Preferred proficiency)
• Familiarity with basic laboratory equipment. Ability to work in a team-setting (Preferred proficiency)
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills. (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of sample processing techniques (Preferred proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification in Human Subjects Protection (CITI) (Required within 30 Days)
• DOT/IATA Training (Required within 30 Days)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%

Education

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required) and
• Some college (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Medical Terminology. (Preferred proficiency)
• Familiarity with basic laboratory equipment. Ability to work in a team-setting (Preferred proficiency)
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills. (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of sample processing techniques (Preferred proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification in Human Subjects Protection (CITI) (Required within 30 Days)
• DOT/IATA Training (Required within 30 Days)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%

11100 Euclid Avenue (82)
11100 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, 44106