We are actively recruiting for a Research Assistant to support one of our clinical research teams with MedStar Health Research Institute in Baltimore, Maryland.

Facilitates the research effort of the clinical research center by assisting with collection and management of data in compliance with GCP and FDA regulations.

Education

• Associate degree or higher degree in a health care related discipline, or equivalent experience required

Experience

• 1-2 years experience in health care setting preferred
• Research experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills including use of Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.

Contacts study participants to schedule follow up appointments, updates medical history records and identifies outcomes relevant to the study. Communicates with sponsors, investigators, clinical monitors and colleagues to ensure effective clinical trial implementation and progress.

Maintains accurate regulatory files, computer databases and supply inventories.

May have to contact medical records departments from various medical facilities to request participant's medical records. Maintains personnel and sample inventories following laboratory protocols.

Assists Clinical Research Coordinator with preparing for and conducting research patient visits as appropriate.

Collects, processes, stores and ships biospecimens and/or materials as applicable and according to each protocol.

Communicates project status with research team.