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Research Associate

Parexel International Corporation

Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America

Parexel's Early Phase Clinical Unit in Baltimore, MD is hiring a Research Associate to join the day shift team. We are looking for someone that has previous experience working in a clinical setting and can commit to working day shifts with flexibility to work weekends. Please continue reading to learn more:

Key Accountabilities:

  • Has detailed knowledge of the study protocols and acceptable performance of quizzes.
  • Follows medical records procedure.
  • Recruits study participants by calling the database, attending company sponsored community events, posting flyers in schools, senior centers, supermarkets, and other establishments.          
  • Enters study participants in the study participant tracking system, ClinBase™, and study logs, maintains appointment calendars, and operates company information systems and computer programs.   
  • Conducts screening visits and study protocol specific study participant visits, assists staff physicians in assessment of concomitant medications, adverse events, lab results and other test results.
  • Performs appropriate psychometric and efficacy testing according to study protocol.
  • Receives authorized sign-off to verify accuracy of all study participant visits.
  • Prepares/monitors study supplies and stock levels in clinic/hospital.
  • Labels, inventories and sends plasma samples.
  • Problem solves study participant issues as they arise.
  • Ensures basic study participant safety is provided
  • Assists with Monitor visits (i.e., room set up, etc.).
  • Identifies issues that need Sponsor approval and brings these to the attention of the CRC.
  • Maintains supportive, flexible manner internally with management, coworkers/team members.
  • Maintains and updates knowledge of Clinical Operating Guidelines and their proper application.
  • All other duties as assigned.
  • Assumes appropriate role with study participants and caregivers.
  • Attends and assists with start-up and flow sheet meetings.
  • Completes Case Report Forms (CRF) in a timely manner.
  • Assures quality and accuracy of source and CRF documentation.
  • Complies with Quality Management (QM) department guidelines and performs corrections for QM, CRC and Monitor/Sponsor Representative in a timely manner.
  • Maintains accurate accountability for petty cash.
  • Exhibits professional demeanor at all times in external interactions with Sponsors/Sponsor Representatives. 

Skills:

  • Demonstrated competency in all research-related tasks.
  • Strong interpersonal, written/verbal communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to stand on your feet for long periods of time (not a desk job)
  • Knowledge and skill in techniques of good clinical judgment and good nursing care/adequate technical vocabulary (if RN/BSN).
  • Ability to effectively manage time and multi-task.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and/or indication of the study participants.
  • Ability to function well in a team environment.
  • Computer proficiency preferred.

Knowledge and Experience:

  • Prior clinical research experience, floor nursing, and/or psychiatric experience a plus.

Education:

  • BS, BA in a related field or equivalent work experience

This role may be subject to government and/or customer requirements regarding vaccination against COVID-19 that are more stringent than Parexel policy.  Accordingly, successful applicants may need to be either vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved religious or medical exemption. Employment is contingent on disclosure of your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if relevant, proof of vaccination.

Job posted: 2023-04-11

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