at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 49991
Department: MED-Cancer Center
Salary/Grade: NEX/9
Job Summary:
Research Study Assistant works within the Clinical Trials Laboratory of the Pathology Core Facility. Coordinates the collection, processing & reporting of data obtained in regard to biomedical &/or social-behavioral research study(ies) of limited complexity involving co-investigators, multiple campuses &/or universities. Supports open clinical trials on the Northwestern campus by providing the correct biospecimen collection tubes to areas of patient care when patients are enrolled on a clinical trial. Retrieves collected specimens from the clinic and returns them to the laboratory for basic processing. Maintains freezer inventory of stored samples and assists with the batch shipment of biospecimens out to central laboratories as per protocol. Provides standard & routine clerical support which may include word processing, data entry, ordering supplies, opening & sorting mail, copying, filing, faxing, &/or answering phones. Assists with maintaining study kit inventory and destruction of expired study supplies. Completes all activities by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all relevant current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).
Please note: Supervisor provides objectives, deadlines and specific instructions only for new, difficult, and/or unusual work. Work is reviewed upon completion and only occasionally to verify technical accuracy and compliance with practice, policy, and procedures. EE informs supervisor of on-going progress and/or potentially controversial matters.
Specific Responsibilities:
Documents and Databases
- Prepares & types form letters, simple memos, emails, labels, routine correspondence, etc.
