Clinical Research Assistant

Functions as a Clinical Research Assistant providing support to Principal Investigators (PIs) in the Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology; performs data collection duties including performing electronic medical record chart review; tracking of patients longitudinally through therapy and identifying key clinical timepoints for biospecimen collection. Identifies appropriate patients from clinical schedules; discusses research studies with patients and obtains consent; supports participant recruitment and the implementation of strategies; assists in collection of research data and specimens; coordinates with laboratory staff for time-sensitive collection of biospecimens. May be asked to participate in qualitative research including: administering questionnaires, conducting patient interviews, leading focus groups, tracking study mailing and communication with participants; performing data entry and preparing study reports; overseeing and maintains accurate records of research activities; conducts library research on requested topics; provides support in planning and implementing programmatic activities; serves as a liaison with research team and other departments; assists in promoting communications between research team, clinicians, and community organizations; works closely with and supports project coordinator, data analyst, biostatistician, and principal investigators in their research efforts; attends research team meetings, assists with analysis of research results; participates in planning, designing, and execution of complex health services research studies; conducts critical analysis of research literature related to health services research; develops plans and resource tools to meet requirements of new protocols; summarizes data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts; performs other duties as assigned by PIs.