Project Assistant

Work Schedule

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Job Description

Provides project-specific clerical support to the Clinic Project Managers during the course of a clinicalresearch study.  Maintains critical document files and other study-related information.  Facilitates thesubmission of documents to the IRB's during study initiation activities.

Essential Functions• Composes and proofreads sponsor correspondence and other study-relateddocuments for Project Manager and IRB submittal.  Submits documents to IRBas needed (includes initial submission and any updates to study).  Photocopiesand distributes study related documents as needed.  Facilitates departmentalcommunication/interaction with IRB.• Provides administrative support for Project Manager which includes but is notlimited to printing of emails, answering phones, creating expense reports, andany other study-related support as needed.• Files critical documents in study files in a timely manner.  Audits study files toensure all project documents are accounted for and not incorrectly fileddocuments exist in the file.• Enters, updates, maintains, and tracks project data in the database.• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:  

High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualificationTechnical positions may require a certificate. Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at least 2 years).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong organizational skills• Strong attention to detail• Good written and verbal communication skills• Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications• Time management and multi-tasking skills• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment