Entry Level Research Associate - intermittent

Jump start your clinical research career today and apply to join Parexel as a Research Associate at our Baltimore, MD Early Phase Clinical Unit! 

Please note: this role is 100% onsite in Baltimore, MD and is not eligible for relocation or remote work.

Key Accountabilities: 

• Has detailed knowledge of the study protocols and acceptable performance of quizzes.
• Follows medical records procedure.
• May assist in recruiting 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.
• May assist in labeling, inventory and sending 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.
• 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.
• Exhibits professional demeanor at all times in external interactions with Sponsors/Sponsor Representatives. 
• All other duties as assigned.

Your Skills:

• Previous experience working in a clinical, medical, or hospital setting is required
• Ability to stand on your feet for long periods of time (this is not a desk job)
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail.
• Comfortable collecting biological samples from patients (urine, blood, etc.)

Your Profile:

• Customer Service experience
• Local to the Baltimore, MD area with reliable transportation
• B.S/B.A. in related life science field (OR experience with high school diploma/GED)
• LVN/Phlebotomy preferred not required. 

Shift Requirements:

• We are looking for candidates that can work overnight shifts: 6:50pm - 7:20am & Evening shifts: 3:00pm - 11:00pm OR work flexible hours (shifts in the am and/or pm)
• Training schedule: first 4-6 weeks is training, and you will work 30-40 hours per week during that time. (typically shifts are 6:50am to 3:20pm ET)
• After training is completed, the minimum hours required is 30 hours per month and two weekend shifts per month.

This position is not eligible for full benefits.

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.

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