Clinical Research Assistant - RI Gene Therapy

The Flanigan laboratory seeks a clinical research assistant to participate in cleaning and analysis of data contained within a large database of genetic and clinical information from subjects with muscular dystrophy. 

The majority of time (~80%) will be spent curating this database, based upon specific directions from the principal investigator and subinvestigators; harmonizing data collection; validating data; working closely with investigators to prepare data for statistical analysis; and participating in the preparation of for publication/presentation.

A minority of time (~20%) will be spent in contact with subjects for consenting or updating clinical records, under the oversight of the Center for Gene Therapy clinical research services team.

Supports the working groups of the Biospecimen Core Resource (BCR) of The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) project. Supports the leadership and staff of the BCR by conducting various clerical, organizational, and logistical tasks.

Essential Functions:

• Collects and organizes research data for analysis. Maintains accurate and complete records of research findings.
• Assists in the preparation of scientific publications, abstracts, posters, presentations, and grant proposals.
• Prepares and submits regulatory documents and study protocols for approval.
• Maintains office supplies and equipment. Places requests for additional equipment as needed.
• Coordinates all travel related to Clinical Outreach training sessions, TCGA Steering committee meetings, TCGA workshops, etc. Prepares reimbursement requests.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work-related experience, required.

Skills:

• Understanding of medical terminology, required.
• Working knowledge of PCs and word processing and data management software, required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, required. 
• Must be goal-oriented, self-directive, and creative with the ability to actively participate as a team player.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Decision Making, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Sitting, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"