Clinical Research Support Specialist

Benefits

Qualifications

• •No previous experience required
• •Strong organizational and communication skills
• •Ability to work independently and in a team-based research environment

Responsibilities

• •Moreover, the Clinical Research Participant Specialist schedules assessments, completes clinical intakes and assessments, conducts in-person and telephone interviews, and markets clinical studies/trials
• •Assists with the design and implementation of overall recruiting strategy for clinical studies/trials
• •Sources and recruits study participants by using databases, social media, hospitals, mental health clinics, shelter programs, etc
• •Prescreens and evaluates candidates for study participation
• •Provides analytical and well-documented recruiting reports to leadership
• •Acts as a point of contact and builds influential client relationships during prescreen process
• •Markets clinical trials to community and participates in community outreach events to promote study awareness
• •Schedules and conducts marketing presentations to various referral sources
• •Understands clinical protocols (i.e., Phase I to Phase IV), associated study specifications and develops effective client recruitment programs accordingly
• •Acts as a primary liaison between referral sources and the organization
• •Completes required forms during the initial evaluation: demographic form, intake form, database consent form, releases of information, etc
• •and reviews the criteria for the programs
• •Updates and maintain patient database with required information
• •Visits appropriate referral sources (i.e., hospitals, clinics, etc.)
• •to market clinical studies/trials and conducts face-to-face screenings and assessments to determine eligibility; communicates with family or persons involved in participant’s care
• •Designs and develops client education materials as needed
• •Attends and participates in meetings with interdisciplinary treatment team as needed
• •Attends field related conferences/seminars/trainings as approved by supervisor
• •Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets
• •Research Coordination and Participant Engagement
• •Recruit, screen, consent, and enroll eligible participants following IRB-approved study protocols
• •Conduct structured research visits including questionnaire administration, cognitive assessments, and biometric measurements as required by protocol
• •Schedule and coordinate participant visits (baseline, follow-up, virtual and in-person)
• •Maintain consistent communication with participants to support retention and adherence to study procedures
• •Serve as a point of contact for participants regarding study procedures, scheduling, and general inquiries
• •Assist with community outreach efforts to support recruitment goals
• •Data Collection and Management
• •Accurately collect, document, and enter study data into REDCap and other approved data management systems
• •Ensure data completeness, quality control, and protocol compliance
• •Assist in monitoring recruitment metrics, retention rates, and study milestones
• •Support data cleaning efforts and preparation of datasets for analysis
• •Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance in handling participant information
• •Study Operations and Regulatory Compliance
• •Assist with preparation and maintenance of regulatory documents (regulatory binder, consent forms, study logs)
• •Support IRB submissions, modifications, and continuing reviews as directed by study leadership
• •Maintain study supply inventory and assist with ordering and organization of research materials
• •Prepare documentation for monitoring visits and audits
• •Coordinate specimen collection logistics if applicable (e.g., blood, saliva, actigraphy devices, sleep monitoring equipment)
• •Team Collaboration and Professional Development
• •Participate in weekly study meetings and team trainings
• •Collaborate closely with the Principal Investigator, project manager, and research team to ensure timely execution of study goals
• •Assist with preparation of abstracts, posters, and presentations as opportunities arise
• •Engage in professional development activities related to clinical research and sleep/circadian science
• •This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary
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