Clinical Research Assistant

Lysosomal and Rare Disorders Research and Treatment Center, Inc (LDRTC), Clinical Trials Research department is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to work directly under and in coordination with our Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) and Principal Investigator (PI). Our clinical research department is fast paced and very busy with many treatment and observational studies. The perfect candidate will be able to learn quickly and implement that which was learned in an appropriate manner. They should be able to prioritize responsibilities and have an affinity for attention to detail. He/she must have strong communication skills and be able to work well with and respect diverse populations. Although not required, prior clinical experience is strongly preferred. At minimum medical terminology knowledge is necessary. Candidate must have a genuine interest to learn about Clinical Trials Research as well as a desire to impact patients with rare diseases in a positive way.

The clinical research assistant will assist the Clinical Trials Research Department and in turn the clinical research coordinators in the following ways but not limited to the following duties:

• Electronic Data Capture (EDC) entry for study visits
• Processing biologic samples per protocol and lab manual
• Shipping of biologic samples under appropriate conditions as specified in the lab manual
• Filing of essential documents in the Investigator Site File (ISF)
• Scheduling patient appointments in office as well as with external vendors while maintaining compliance with protocol schedule of assessments (SOA)
• Request medical records for patients from outside providers for purposes of study entry as well as follow-up on patient care or attaining details for adverse events (AEs) and past medical history
• Thorough medical history review of patient charts for entry into research studies
• Collection of concomitant medications taken by patients (names, indication, start and stop dates, dosage and frequency)
• Submission of reimbursement requests for patients
• Knowledge of and adherence to sites Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Assists with quarterly invoicing for studies
• Respond to emails with sponsors and contract research organizations (CROs) that deal directly with their assigned duties
• Perform Informed Consent process with patients
• Directly oversee registry studies once appropriate training occurs and basic knowledge of research attained
• Travel to vendor offices to pick up items or attain signatures when needed

Required

• Bachelors Degree
• Medical Terminology
• Clinical experience (strongly preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• medical: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Fairfax, VA Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fairfax, VA 22030: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person