• Clinical Trials and Research Assistant

    St. Luke's University Health Network (Allentown, PA)


    St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

     

    The Clinical Trials and Research Assistant provides essential regulatory and administrative support to the Clinical Trials Office management and staff helping to ensure studies are conducted in compliance with institutional, sponsor, and federal requirements. This role supports the day-to-day study operations by coordinating regulatory documentation, assisting with scheduling and visit logistics, and maintaining accurate records and systems for study monitors and staff.

    JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Coordinate the daily operation of the Clinical Trials Office (CTO) for department management and staff by providing regulatory and administrative support

    + Serve as a knowledgeable resource to management, staff, physicians, and the general public by maintaining a comprehensive understanding of CTO operations, clinical research activities, and departmental workflows throughout the network

    + Maintain department out of office calendar and timekeeping logs for biweekly timecard approvals in payroll system as timekeeper in UKG Dimensions

    + Responsible for the daily review of the central Clinical Trials Office email inbox and forwarding correspondence received to appropriate team member

    + Create and maintain research readiness profiles for all CTO staff, investigators, and key personnel including the collection, filing, and maintenance of initial and ongoing institutional research readiness documents (e.g., CITI GCP/HSP, FCOI, CV, ML, NCI) as well as ensuring ongoing compliance with requirements

    + Order and maintain office supplies (e.g., day-to-day supplies, business cards, equipment) and files associated with purchases; work with research finance regarding financial records for all costs generated by this role and support general office management related to these areas for each CTO location

    + Assist, as needed, with preparation, maintenance, tracking, and signature retrieval of essential regulatory documents in accordance with sponsor, regulatory, and institutional requirements and ensure documents are filed and audit ready; serve as SuperUser for department electronic regulatory binder system

    + Process IND Safety Reports (INDSR) in preparation for review by Principal Investigators, clinical teams, and for IRB submission

    + Facilitate scheduling of Pre-Study Visits (PSV), Site Initiation Visits (SIV), Interim Monitoring Visits (IMV), Closeout Visits (COV), and ad hoc meetings with study sponsors

    + Responsible for provisioning access to Epic CareLink and Florence eBinders and manage associated access agreements

    PHYSICIAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

    Requires sitting for up to eight hours per day (four hours at a time), and walking to various locations/departments. Requires regular fingering, handling and twisting. Occasionally requires lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasionally requires reaching above shoulder level. Must have the ability to hear as it relates to normal conversation, and to see as it relates to general vision.

    EDUCATION:

    Bachelor’s degree highly preferred. A combination of education and adequate and appropriate experience is acceptable.

    TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

    At least three years administrative assistant experience with proven project management abilities required. Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Electronic Mail. Continued training in new versions of software or new computer systems expected.

     

    Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

     

    St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (http://www.slhn.org/EOE)