Clinical Research Specialist-SMS-3685

Provide operational support for clinical research and/or research development activities in the
Center for Clinical Research (CCR) and participate in research projects for other Departments, as
appropriate. This position requires strong interpersonal skills and a basic understanding of the
policies and the guidelines that govern clinical research activities.

Research: 90%
A. Provides general support to CCR research staff, coordinators, and/or investigators.
B. Gathers pertinent research documentation (files, medical records, reports, films, etc)
and assists research coordinators and investigators to maintaining research data bases,
research source documents and case report forms.
C. May enter patient data into files and automated research databases.
D. May collect, verify records, and maintain data on clinical activity and/or research;
prepares associated reports as required.
E. May assist in maintaining patient enrollment folders, consent forms, and supplies.
F. Develops and maintains a positive working relationship within the CCR, outside
department, hospital personnel, and outside agencies.
G. May perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
H. Contact research subjects to coordinate and schedule follow-up visits.
I. Provide follow-up to site monitors, IRB personnel, physicians regarding pertinent
patient information when necessary.
J. May be responsible for on call duties including the use of a beeper.
K. Attends mandatory CCR and School of medicine-required meetings, and other workrelated
educational programs.
L. Gather patients' related information for studies through hospital records; SIU medical
records; physician notes and records.
M. May perform periodic internal quality assurance audits of study related materials to
maintain site readiness for external audits
Clinical
A. May perform routine laboratory procedures and patients assessments (i.e.,
venipuncture).
Development
A. Provides IRB regulatory support to residents and faculty, as directed, including but
not limited to preparation of IRB submission materials, development of informed
consent documents, maintenance of study approvals.
B. Assist or performs project-specific literature searches and/or literature reviews as the
directed by faculty.
C. May assist in preparing and submission of research abstracts and manuscripts for
faculty and resident research projects.
D. May assist faculty with the development of materials necessary for regional and/or
national presentation of research results.
E. May assist faculty with basic data analysis needs. Will facilitate statistical support
needs for projects using institutional and/or department level statisticians, as directed.
F. May assist faculty with submission of internal or external grant applications.

II. Teaching: 5%
A. May assist other research staff, residents, and faculty with preparation and
presentation of educational content related to clinical research.
B. May instruct other personnel (i.e., technicians, residents, medical students, nurses,
investigators) in protocol requirements and/or research methods as needed.
C. May supervise, with support of project faculty mentors, undergraduate interns and
medical students participating in clinical research activities.

III: Administrative Responsibilities: 5%
A. May order supplies and services required for clinical studies in accordance with the
budget and Department/University purchasing guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Graduate of an accredited college with a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree.
2. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.

Desired Qualifications:
1. Must have interpersonal skills necessary to maintain cooperative working relationships with
CCR employees, physician faculty, and other research staff.
2. Must have basic computer skills and be proficient with software packages including, but not
limited to, MS Office (Access, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
3. Must have analytical skills necessary in order to gather, organize, and tabulate data.
4. Knowledge of pharmaceutical and medical terminology.
5. Should possess a basic understanding of the policies and the guidelines that govern clinical
research activities.

If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hrrecruitment@siumed.edu or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

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