Clinical Research Assistant II; Oncology

Responsibilities

• Collect study data by recruiting and coordinating activities of study participants.
• Utilize a basic understanding of the clinical study background and rationale to explain the study to potential and current participants.
• Assist in developing recruitment strategy for one or more studies.
• Implement a variety of techniques for recruitment, e.g., print and web based advertisements, contact referring physicians, participate in community events, etc.
• Set up tools and procedures for data collection and study processes.
• Perform data entry and organize data in approved systems.
• Serve as liaison between study team and IRB for routine administrative matters.
• Prepare routine reports related to study accrual, study trends, efficiency-related issues.
• Contact participants to confirm, schedule, and retain.
• Obtain clinical trial–driven blood samples, process, store, label and ship as appropriate for each trial; ensure quality samples and independently arrange courier service as needed for transport of clinical trial blood and tissue samples.
• Conduct protocol‑specific procedures including but not limited to blood draws/phlebotomy, processing specimens, receiving/processing/storing/shipping biospecimens, performing electrocardiograms, monitoring vital signs, collection of patient‑reported outcomes and questionnaires, and assisting research nurses in protocol‑specific activities.
• Ensure adequate supplies are maintained (shipping, laboratory, office, specimen handling, etc.); order clinical‑trial specific shipping materials and medical supplies; independently arrange routine and emergent equipment maintenance and repair.
• Audit specimen quality assurance to be consistently maintained throughout the clinical trial; maintain current support documentation on all clinical care provided to increase clinical trial compliance.
• Has or is willing to obtain and maintain certifications for requirements pertaining to the role, including IV and phlebotomy skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
• One year of related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Phlebotomy experience.