Research Assistant Job at Benaroya Research Institute

Benaroya Research Institute Seattle, WA 98101

Overview:
The Clinical Research Program at the Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason (BRI) is committed to giving patients access to clinical trials. Working with clinicians at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH), the Clinical Research Program at BRI differentiates itself by focusing on patient-centered research. BRI is an independent, non-profit organization with a culture based on the values of collaboration, respect, innovation and inquiry. Team members work together to support patients and clinicians with the goal of better outcomes for all.

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The Research Assistant (RA) would offer support in a variety of studies that we conduct as well as the various phases of study development. Benaroya Research Institute and the Cancer Clinical Research Unit encourage teamwork and collaboration. We have unparalleled support from our physicians, clinic staff and study staff. The RA will support the Clinical Research Coordinators and assist with a variety of duties related to the conduct of clinical research protocols. This is not a lab-based position.

This RA position will work within the Cancer Clinical Research Unit on a variety of oncology trials. At least 50% of this role will assist with the conduct of investigator-initiated non-interventional and biorepository trails, with remaining time spent on various interventional oncology trials.
Responsibilities:
The work largely focuses on attending to administrative detail with regard to:

  • Clinical Research specimen collection, processing and shipping
  • Schedule research participants
  • File Complete case report forms (data entry)
  • Screen provider schedules to identify potential research participants; assist with contact and recruitment of participants
  • Transport test article from the pharmacy to subjects (approximately 50-70% of the time)
  • File regulatory documents
  • Collect financial disclosure forms
  • Assist with the study start-up process
  • Track participant enrolment and progress through trials; assist coordinator with reporting progress to investigators
  • Resolve data queries and work with study monitors to facilitate site visits and audits

The RA may also:
  • Perform blood draws
  • Collect vitals
  • Perform EKG’s
  • Recruit, screen and schedule study participants
  • Process and aliquot samples
  • Interact with subjects as directed by the coordinator for back-up or special testing, e.g., neurology tests, subject questionnaires (approximately 30-50% of the time)
  • Conduct informed consent with participants on select trials (after completion of training and validation process)
Requirements:
  • High school diploma
  • Experience in health care or research is preferable
  • Written, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong computer skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel strongly preferred

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.



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