Clinical Research Assistant - Torpoint

Are you looking for an opportunity or a new challenge in Clinical Research? Do you want to work for an industry leading company? IQVIA is currently recruiting for a Research Assistant.

This part time role (flexible hours 8h - 24h per week) with an immediate start for 3 months is to support the site in Torpointin conducting a clinical trial.

As a pivotal member of the site team, you will be involved with a variety of administrative tasks to support investigators and ensure the smooth running of clinical trials and assist with collecting patient data.

Day to day responsibilities will include:

• Support clinical research studies and maintain a safe study environment according to health and safety policies under the direction and delegation of the Principal Investigator
• Safeguard the well-being of subjects, act as a volunteer advocate, and address subject’s concerns
• Maintain up-to-date study protocols, case report forms (CRFs), Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems, and other study documents
• Plan and coordinate logistical activity for study procedures according to the study protocol
• Perform clinical set-up and preparation for the study including labeling specimen collection tubes and containers, inventory of required supplies, and setting up or troubleshooting equipment and/or study issues
• Assist with data entry, data quality checking, and query resolution to ensure adherence to study protocol and quality control for content accuracy and completeness
• Assist in study enrollment by recruiting, screening, and orienting volunteers according to the study protocol
• Correct custody of study drug according to site standard operating procedures
• Coordinate with study monitor on study issues and effectively respond to monitor-initiated questions

The successful applicants will receive full training and onboarding around the protocol , GCP, and all site-specific SOPs, technology, systems, and EDC access.

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

• BS/BA in life sciences or educational equivalent and/or relevant work experience in a clinical environment or medical setting, e.g. clinical research coordinator, nurse, medical assistant, other medical profession 
• Basic knowledge of clinical trials, combined with in-depth knowledge of departmental, protocol and study-specific operating procedures, consent forms, and study schedules.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology
• Strong IT competence, skilled in using MS Windows and Office applications such as Access, Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and client
• Good organizational skills with the ability to pay close attention to detail.

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