Job Summary
The Sub-Investigator, under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, is responsible for both clinical and educational aspects of clinical trial studies while focused on interpreting clinical protocols and conducting study visits with subjects. This is a per diem position working up to 20 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Interpret clinical protocols
Create telephone screening tools for the call center’s use in pre-screening patients
Create study summaries, providing a basic overview of the research study as a reference for staff.
Advise on Inclusion/Exclusion set up
Draft correspondence to subjects and follow up letters to primary care physicians
Be familiar with all assigned studies
Be a resource for all staff clinical questions
Review marketing materials and give clinical input
Additional duties and projects as assigned
Conduct study visits with subjects
Adhere to good clinical practices and FDA human subject protection guidelines
Administer Informed Consent
Review and record medical histories
Review and record physical assessments
Review inclusion/exclusion criteria to determine patient eligibility
Review and record medications, indications for use, dates of use
Assess patient compliance with study drug and follow-up visits
Assess patient’s response to therapy
Review and sign off on lab results and tests in consultation with Principal Investigator if needed
Review ECG’s and provide a provisional interpretation
Assess and document adverse events per company SOPs with final sign off by the Principal Investigators
Conduct other visit procedures as assigned by supervisor and delegated by Principal Investigator
May share on-call responsibilities as needed to support subjects in trials
Educational Responsibilities
Train applicable staff on informed consent
Train recruitment/marketing team on telephone screen tools/protocols
Assist in recruitment team training
Assist staff in understanding clinical requirements of the protocol
Attend Investigator’s Meetings for new studies, as needed
Perform “Free Screen” assessments, provide interpretation and education regarding results.
Provide in-services on scientific rationales of studies for clinical staff, as needed.
Develop, attain, and provide patient education regarding the clinical trial process as well as diseases and treatments
Assist in writing for RCR website and newsletter as needed
Assist with workplace wellness initiatives
Qualifications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Education and Experience
RN, BS, NP with NYS certification as Family or Adult NP or PA
At least five years’ clinical experience required.
Wage
- $75/hour