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Scientific > Clinical Trials Researcher

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Short Description:

A Clinical Trial Researcher is primarily responsible for conducting research trials for medicine and healthcare development. Their responsibilities mainly revolve around conducting extensive research and analysis by gathering samples, performing experiments, working with research participants, and collaborating with other researchers and scientists.

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for ensuring the study complies with local and federal laws and regulations
  • Recruits and screen potential study participants and performs intake assessments
  • Creates and maintains all documents and records related to the study
  • Acts as a point of reference for study participants by answering questions and keeping them informed on the study's progress
  • Manages the inventory of equipment and supplies related to the study and orders more as needed
  • Attends meetings, events, and seminars to promote the study
  • Collects specimens and inputs data and patient information into electronic systems
  • Creates reports on each study, including notes on protocols, workload, data collection, and more

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

  • Documenting/Recording Information: Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
  • Getting Information: Observing, receiving, and obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  • Working with Computers: Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings: Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards: Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
  • Scheduling Work and Activities: Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  • Performing Administrative Activities: Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships: Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.

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