Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Clinical Trials Department is seeking a full-time Clinical Research Assistant to support a variety of human subject research studies. This position provides a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced investigators, research coordinators, and clinicians engaged in clinical trials targeting memory disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, brain injury, and environmentally linked health conditions.

This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals interested in neuroscience, psychology, public health or clinical research. Training will be provided, and there is strong potential for professional growth and advancement within the Institute’s research programs.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Becoming familiar with, and staying current on, lifestyle guidance recommended through our Healthy Aging program
• Reviewing relevant literature and clinical trial protocols, and maintaining regulatory compliance
• Preparing and completing source documentation to record subject data
• Entering subject visit data into sponsor-specific electronic data capture (EDC) systems
• Maintaining accurate records and tracking clinical supplies
• Supporting participant visit tracking and internal database documentation
• Identifying potential study participants via EMR chart reviews or community presentations
• Conducting telephone pre-screening, explaining study protocols, and determining initial eligibility
• Scheduling study visits and providing appointment reminders
• Responding to memory screening requests from the public and managing intake
• Entering and managing data in-house for internal Roskamp research projects

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, and accountable work style
• Ability to quickly learn multiple data entry and scheduling systems
• Familiarity with medical terminology and clinical workflows
• Comfortable working in a team environment and supporting multiple coordinators
• Experience in cognitive training/cognitive health preferred
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and remain calm under pressure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, psychology, neuroscience, public health, or a related field preferred
• Experience in clinical research, healthcare, or data management is advantageous
• Knowledge of HIPAA and GCP (Good Clinical Practice) principles is a plus
• Candidates with a strong interest in human subject’s research and translational neuroscience are encouraged to apply

About the Clinical Trials Program

The Roskamp Institute’s Clinical Trials Division conducts both industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies. Current areas of research include:

• Healthy Aging
• Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Gulf War Illness
• Neurological and systemic effects of environmental exposures

Ongoing studies include development of a community-based brain health program focused on reducing risk for Alzheimer’s Disease.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and sick leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
• Exposure to cutting-edge translational research and clinical trials
• Supportive and mission-driven work culture

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