Research Assistant - Part Time

This position will support project teams in completion of commercial and government clinical research projects. Perform duties under the direction of the clinical research managers and more experienced staff. Create, review, and maintain project documentation according to project requirements. Work with staff to investigate problems and resolve or recommend solutions. Coordinate with clients, sponsors, and site personnel to ensure project needs are met.

This will be a 20 hour a week position.

Compensation: $28,500 - $30,000 annually, hourly time entry will be required.

Essential Duties:

• Apply basic clinical research methodologies to meet protocol and regulatory requirements
• Assist in the development of client deliverables according to project requirements, including but not limited to, project-specific documentation, operating procedures, and work flows with direction of more experienced staff
• Process incoming and outgoing project materials to monitor, verify, and track receipt of documentation and ensure appropriate distribution of materials to internal and external research personnel and sites
• Interact with clinical site staff regarding study activities, questions and problems
• Perform general quality checks of documentation
• Prepare general correspondence, agendas and meeting minutes, reports, and other project-specific documentation. Ensure review, approval, and distribution to internal staff and external project participants
• Provide logistical support for committee meetings and DSMB meetings, including planning, arrangements, travel and post-meeting activities and writing reports
• Update spreadsheets and other tracking tools to reflect project status
• Identify and investigate problems and with more experienced staff on corrective actions
• Report status of activities and problems to senior team members as appropriate
• On occasion, assist with data management activities
• Maintain clinical research files and related documents
• Ensure tasks are completed on time and work is of the highest quality
• Perform related duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in science, health, or related field.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be comfortable working in fast-paced environment and managing a heavy workload and multiple projects with competing priorities, with ability to switch priorities quickly as needs change.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills.
• Good decision-making abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills; accurate and detail-oriented

Benefits

MPF Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We offer a competitive compensation package including a competitive salary, medical benefits, PTO, holiday pay and more.