Research Study Assistant - University of Washington
Seattle, WA
About the Job
Req #: 240432
Department: Hematology and Oncology
Appointing Department Web Address: https://hemonc.uw.edu/
Job Location Detail: This job is located at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. This is a hybrid position.
Posting Date: 10/24/2024
Closing Info:
Closes On 11/07/2024
Salary: $3,492 - $4,024 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes:
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf)
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
The University of Washington, Division of Hematology and Oncology has a position for a clinical Research Study Assistant to support the Renal Cell, Melanoma, and Merkel Cell Oncology Clinical Trials Research Program.
The purpose of this position is to promote the research objectives of the Renal/Melanoma Programs in the Division of Hematology and Oncology. This position works with Division faculty and research staff to facilitate investigator-initiated and pharmaceutical-sponsored clinical trials. This position will work in conjunction with research staff implementing multiple research projects to test hypotheses in human subjects.
POSITION PURPOSE
The Research Study Assistant will work to provide administrative and technical support to the research team to collect and abstract clinical data from medical records and research charts. At any one time upwards of 50 oncology patients across the disease program may be enrolled on clinical trials at any given time. It is critical that this person be able to prioritize numerous concurrent tasks. This position also needs to manage both short term and long-term multi-step tasks.
The mission statement of the University of Washington Medical Center states that the Medical Center serves as a research resource, providing an environment in which clinical research may be conducted. This position is integral to that mission. This position provides significant contributions to research development and implementation for the Division of Oncology. It is responsible for assisting in the management of clinical trials, the majority of which provide significant financial support for the Division of Oncology.
This position must be able to work on multiple research projects without benefit of written policies or procedures. This position requires daily interaction with research staff, health care personnel (e.g. nurses, patient care coordinators, patient service representatives, medical assistants), pharmaceutical company sponsors and any other groups integral to the successful completion of the research project.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Patient-centered Research Support - 60%
+ Independently maintain and track laboratory sample supplies, complete requisition forms, and assemble kits for upcoming research subject visits for assigned clinical trials.
+ Independently track and process research subject blood and urine samples and radiology scan copies from both internal and external providers. Follow study specific guidelines for collection, labeling, and/or shipping.
+ Obtain medical records from external providers and facilities.
+ Interact with patients at study visits to collect data, as needed.
+ For some research studies, independently request copies of radiology images, complete requisition forms and submit to pharmaceutical company.
+ Assist with tissue or sample collection and route to appropriate lab.
+ Independently track and maintain research subject schedules based on complex protocol-specific requirements.
+ Collate and establish study-specific research and reference binders.
+ File requisitions and other research documentation in each patients' research chart.Data Coordination, Abstraction and Analysis – 10%
+ Principally responsible for monitoring and tracking upcoming patient visits and maintaining research programs patient calendar and research study databases and spreadsheets.
+ Assist Research Coordinators with study-specific or program data acquisition forms.
+ Work professionally with sponsor representatives to review and correct data recorded in the case report forms. Exercise independent judgment on query resolutions.
+ Enter, resolve and answer data queries with minimal errors.
+ Understand research study flow and work with research team members to perform the required research support tasks at appropriate study appointments.
+ Request copies of radiology images, complete requisition forms and submit to pharmaceutical companies.
+ Assist Research Coordinators in preparing and conducting sponsor monitoring visits.Regulatory Coordination - 15%
+ Assist research staff with ongoing IRB and other regulatory submissions.
+ Assist with maintaining regulatory files and tracking systems.
+ Assist with maintaining regulatory folders in the eBinder system.
+ Assist with organizing and filing safety reports.Administrative – 15%
+ Manage incoming/outgoing faxes.
+ Assist with triaging emails from shared email accounts.
+ Assist program as needed to support operations of overall research program.
+ Perform related tasks as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
+ Two years of college-level course work in a relevant academic area AND one year of appropriate experience OR equivalent education/experience. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
+ Demonstrated understanding of medical terminology.
+ Strong computer skills and experience with data entry and databases.
+ Strong attention to detail and ability to organize work.
+ Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and to work effectively with colleagues, research subjects, and study sponsor representatives.
+ Demonstrated ability to work independently and to carry out complex tasks. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
+ Bachelor’s degree in science-related field.
+ Knowledge of Oncology practice and terminology.
+ Prior working experience at the UWMC and FHCC.
+ Prior experience in basic processing laboratory samples.
+ Competency in Microsoft Office software.
+ Knowledge of HIPAA regulations. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT This position is in a clinical and research environment that is located at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center campus. Work hours may exceed 40 hours per week and can be deadline dependent.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Department: Hematology and Oncology
Appointing Department Web Address: https://hemonc.uw.edu/
Job Location Detail: This job is located at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. This is a hybrid position.
Posting Date: 10/24/2024
Closing Info:
Closes On 11/07/2024
Salary: $3,492 - $4,024 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes:
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf)
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
The University of Washington, Division of Hematology and Oncology has a position for a clinical Research Study Assistant to support the Renal Cell, Melanoma, and Merkel Cell Oncology Clinical Trials Research Program.
The purpose of this position is to promote the research objectives of the Renal/Melanoma Programs in the Division of Hematology and Oncology. This position works with Division faculty and research staff to facilitate investigator-initiated and pharmaceutical-sponsored clinical trials. This position will work in conjunction with research staff implementing multiple research projects to test hypotheses in human subjects.
POSITION PURPOSE
The Research Study Assistant will work to provide administrative and technical support to the research team to collect and abstract clinical data from medical records and research charts. At any one time upwards of 50 oncology patients across the disease program may be enrolled on clinical trials at any given time. It is critical that this person be able to prioritize numerous concurrent tasks. This position also needs to manage both short term and long-term multi-step tasks.
The mission statement of the University of Washington Medical Center states that the Medical Center serves as a research resource, providing an environment in which clinical research may be conducted. This position is integral to that mission. This position provides significant contributions to research development and implementation for the Division of Oncology. It is responsible for assisting in the management of clinical trials, the majority of which provide significant financial support for the Division of Oncology.
This position must be able to work on multiple research projects without benefit of written policies or procedures. This position requires daily interaction with research staff, health care personnel (e.g. nurses, patient care coordinators, patient service representatives, medical assistants), pharmaceutical company sponsors and any other groups integral to the successful completion of the research project.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Patient-centered Research Support - 60%
+ Independently maintain and track laboratory sample supplies, complete requisition forms, and assemble kits for upcoming research subject visits for assigned clinical trials.
+ Independently track and process research subject blood and urine samples and radiology scan copies from both internal and external providers. Follow study specific guidelines for collection, labeling, and/or shipping.
+ Obtain medical records from external providers and facilities.
+ Interact with patients at study visits to collect data, as needed.
+ For some research studies, independently request copies of radiology images, complete requisition forms and submit to pharmaceutical company.
+ Assist with tissue or sample collection and route to appropriate lab.
+ Independently track and maintain research subject schedules based on complex protocol-specific requirements.
+ Collate and establish study-specific research and reference binders.
+ File requisitions and other research documentation in each patients' research chart.Data Coordination, Abstraction and Analysis – 10%
+ Principally responsible for monitoring and tracking upcoming patient visits and maintaining research programs patient calendar and research study databases and spreadsheets.
+ Assist Research Coordinators with study-specific or program data acquisition forms.
+ Work professionally with sponsor representatives to review and correct data recorded in the case report forms. Exercise independent judgment on query resolutions.
+ Enter, resolve and answer data queries with minimal errors.
+ Understand research study flow and work with research team members to perform the required research support tasks at appropriate study appointments.
+ Request copies of radiology images, complete requisition forms and submit to pharmaceutical companies.
+ Assist Research Coordinators in preparing and conducting sponsor monitoring visits.Regulatory Coordination - 15%
+ Assist research staff with ongoing IRB and other regulatory submissions.
+ Assist with maintaining regulatory files and tracking systems.
+ Assist with maintaining regulatory folders in the eBinder system.
+ Assist with organizing and filing safety reports.Administrative – 15%
+ Manage incoming/outgoing faxes.
+ Assist with triaging emails from shared email accounts.
+ Assist program as needed to support operations of overall research program.
+ Perform related tasks as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
+ Two years of college-level course work in a relevant academic area AND one year of appropriate experience OR equivalent education/experience. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
+ Demonstrated understanding of medical terminology.
+ Strong computer skills and experience with data entry and databases.
+ Strong attention to detail and ability to organize work.
+ Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and to work effectively with colleagues, research subjects, and study sponsor representatives.
+ Demonstrated ability to work independently and to carry out complex tasks. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
+ Bachelor’s degree in science-related field.
+ Knowledge of Oncology practice and terminology.
+ Prior working experience at the UWMC and FHCC.
+ Prior experience in basic processing laboratory samples.
+ Competency in Microsoft Office software.
+ Knowledge of HIPAA regulations. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT This position is in a clinical and research environment that is located at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center campus. Work hours may exceed 40 hours per week and can be deadline dependent.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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