Summary:

The Center for Veterans Research and Education (CVRE), whose mission is helping to support

innovative research and education initiatives that improve the health and well-being of Veterans, is

seeking a Clinical Research Assistant III.

Position Description:

The Clinical Research Assistant III is responsible for assisting the Principal Investigator with the conduct of preparatory work for a planned grant submission focused on improving addiction care for Veterans. This work will include the conduct of qualitative interviews and focus groups, literature reviews, and collection of other preliminary data for the grant proposal, as well as preparation of IRB submissions and coordination of team meetings.

Responsibilities:

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Review and extract data from medical records.
• Recruiting participants
• Collecting and organizing HIPAA authorizations
• Collecting and organizing other authorizations (eg video)
• Collecting and organizing stimulation parameters and outcomes
• Collecting data from participants in the hospital and at follow-up assessments
• Conducting interviews to assess functioning
• Documenting efforts in clinical charts

• Communicate with Principal Investigator(s) and study team on a regular basis
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Applicant must include a cover letter

Minimum Qualifications:

        Education:               Bachelor’s (BA/BS) or above from an accredited college or university in

public health, sociology, psychology, or related allied health field or equivalent work experience.

        Experience:            5+ years of experience required for CRA III

        Licensure/Registration/Certification:  None

        Preferred Qualifications:

• Research Assistant experience dealing with data collection and data storage, human subject studies, and institutional review board processes.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, human subjects’ protections, and federal regulations related to clinical research.
• Basic experience with trouble-shooting devices and software settings.
• Experience in coordinating multiple task and project elements with differing timelines and completion deadlines. 
• Familiarity with REDCap is preferred.

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Conditions of Employment:

• Subject to a criminal and educational background check.
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Typical hours fall within standard business hours, work may be required during hours beyond standard business hours, including weekends.
• Must be a US citizen

Physical Requirements:  The employee must be able to navigate the medical center, use a keyboard, and lift 25 lbs.  Reasonable accommodation may be considered in determining an applicant’s ability to perform the duties/functions of the position.