RESPONSIBLE TO: Clinical Research Manager

SUMMARY: The Clinical Research Assistant [CRA] will provide key support to health center staff in organizing and implementing any number of clinical research trial opportunities at the clinical level. The CRA will be involved in both local logistics of clinical research coordination at PPRM, working alongside the Clinical Research Manager and the Senior Clinical Research Assistant, as well as active participation in various aspects and components integral to the conduct of clinical research. The CRA will be based within the Clinical Research Division, which sits within the Medical Services Department at Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains.

PAY RANGE: $17.51 - $20.14, depending on fully and partially relevant job experience

SCHEDULE: Full-time, ~37.5 hr/week. 50% on-site / 50% Remote

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have excellent communication, typing and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service to both internal and external customers by working towards a positive outcome with any problems encountered.
• Experience in working under pressure while maintaining the ability to be calm, methodical, and clear.
• Skilled at using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, the internet and email.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Experience of working cross- culturally, with the ability to communicate clearly and articulately.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a professional manner are essential.
• Ability to work independently and to manage large amounts of information while meeting deadlines.
• University education; preferably an undergraduate with a first degree in public health, nursing, communication and media studies, liberal arts, sociology or similar discipline. One course in basic statistics or research methods is desired.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Under the guidance of the Clinical Research Manager (CRM), Principal Investigator (PI), and Planned Parenthood Federation of America, the Clinical Research Assistant (CRA) shall:

• Help with the recruitment and consenting of study patients for various sexual and reproductive-health clinical trials.
• Assist the sample-collecting clinician in completing various case report forms.
• Enter case report forms into a study database, as needed.
• Help resolve data queries from the Biostatistician or Clinical Research Manager.
• Provide support in shipping study samples to the testing location.
• Educate and update health center staff on a specific protocol, recruitment strategies and goals, and all essentials as they pertain to a specific study
• Monitor staff adherence to protocol
• Prepare site study documents for CRO/monitoring visits and be available for those monitoring visits, as appropriate
• When necessary for PPRM-initiated studies:
• Perform a thorough literature search on medline/pubmed,
• Procure necessary and appropriate articles,
• Identify funding sources,
• Work with PI to write a research grant, research protocol, & consent form,
• Work with PI to complete and submit the research project/associated paperwork to the appropriate Institutional Review Board (IRB) and/or FDA, and Work closely with the study’s biostatistician to perform data entry, review and analysis.
• Other duties as required.
• Participates in abortion services (participation can include referrals, information, education, counseling, performing, scheduling, etc.), as appropriate.
• Some travel may be required for this role.

Benefits at PPRM include:

A predictable schedule and dedicated individualized paid training

401K/Safe Harbor Contributions (We contribute to your 401K after an allotted period of time)

Medical/Vision/Dental, with extended mental health coverage

Employee Loan Program

Employee Assistance Program and WorkLife Partnership

PPRM Internal Benefits Program

Paid Family Leave/Paid Parental Leave

PTO and Sick Time

Float Holidays (You pick your holidays)

Bereavement Leave

And More!

COVID-19 Vaccine & Booster: PPRM requires that all employees are fully vaccinated and boosted as a condition of employment. An employee is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the second dose of a two-dose vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) or one dose of a single- dose vaccination (Johnson and Johnson/Janssen). The COVID-19 vaccine booster shot is required by the first day of employment, or five months after receiving the final dose of the original vaccine series, whichever is later. Proof must be uploaded upon starting. You will upload a picture or pdf of your vaccination card(s) on your first day of orientation.

Flu Protocol: All employees working directly with patients or working in a health center will be required to have the flu shot or wear a mask during patient contact or while in the health center from October 1 – April 30 each year (Flu Season). The flu shot will be available to health center employees in the health center in addition to being able to seek the flu vaccine externally through the medical plan or reimbursement.

Background Check Required

Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

About Us:

Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity, inclusion, respect, integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We are committed to creating a welcoming space for all people on our staff, in our health centers, and in our community. We do this by tending to the team, respecting and honoring all people, jumping in, trying and learning, caring for our business, and returning to our mission.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.51 - $20.14 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Denver, CO 80207: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Clinical trials: 1 year (Preferred)
• Research: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Denver, CO 80207

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