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Job TitleResearch Assistant
LocationCleveland
FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus
DepartmentResearch Administration-Research Innov and Educ
Job CodeU99968
ShiftDays
Schedule8:00am-4:30pm
Job SummaryAssists with the compliant implementation and conduct of human subject research projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
Background in processing of body fluid samples or imaging analysis
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Assists research team with research study related tasks.
- Assists with completion of protocol related activities.
- As delegated, may be required to attain and maintain clinical competencies for unlicensed. caregivers such as phlebotomy, vital signs, ECG, POC testing and other testing as required.
- Assists with the development and coordination of the research subject schedule in compliance with the research protocol.
- Assists with the collection, recording and maintenance of research study records.
- Understands basic concepts of study design. Demonstrates comprehension of assigned research protocols. Develops and maintains knowledge of research protocol to coordinate the comprehensive and compliant execution of assigned protocols.
- May assist in the development and maintenance of research tools, such as spreadsheets, questionnaires and/or brochures. Maintains study personnel certification records (License, CV, CITI).
- Establishes and maintains filing systems. Orders and stocks supplies.
- Maintains professional relationships, including frequent and open effective communication with internal and external customers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Knowledge of medical terminology helpful.
- Bachelor’s Degree may offset experience requirements.
- Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of computer-based skills, especially in the use of work processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software, and the ability to undertake internet searches.
- Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be self-directed with demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Within 90 days of hire, must successfully complete certification in Human Subjects Research as required by the Responsible Conduct of Research guidelines adopted by Cleveland Clinic.
- Continually demonstrates competency with defined requirements for the position as established by Cleveland Clinic.
Languages:
- Language required
- Language preferred
Certifications:
- None Required.
Complexity of Work:
- Requires excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to take direction and appropriate action in a stressful environment.
Work Experience:
- Minimum one year experience in a healthcare setting preferred. Degree may offset experience requirement.
Physical Requirements:
- A high degree of dexterity to produce materials on a computer. Requires normal or corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Extensive sitting and frequent walking, occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds. May have some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids. May require working irregular hours.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Bachelor's Degree may offset experience
- Minimum one year experience in a healthcare setting preferred
- Proficiency with computer-based skills, especially Microsoft Office
- Must complete certification in Human Subjects Research
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What We Do
Cleveland Clinic, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a not-for-profit, multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation, Cleveland Clinic has become one of the largest and most respected hospitals in the country. Cleveland Clinic facilities can be found throughout Northeast Ohio, as well as around the country and world including: Cleveland Clinic Florida Cleveland Clinic Canada Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health - Las Vegas Cleveland Clinic health system includes eight regional hospitals, 16 family health centers, a children's hospital for rehabilitation and one affiliate hospital. Cleveland Clinic is accredited by The Joint Commission, the nation’s largest accreditor of healthcare organizations. Our family health centers offer: Outpatient care Primary care Numerous subspecialties Numerous locations All of our hospitals, family health centers, outpatient clinics and home healthcare programs are also accredited by The Joint Commission under its hospital accreditation program.
