Clinical Research Specialist Sr. - Head and Neck Surgery

School of Medicine

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Duke University’s Department of Head and Neck Surgery has an immediate opening for a CRS Sr. 

Occupational Summary 

The position will be helping with the head portfolio. Completing low-risk projects that include consent and phone questionnaires as well as exempt submission for the residents. 

Operations: 

Recognizes when typical agreements (MTAs, CDAs, DUAs, DTAs, etc.) are necessary and alerts appropriate parties. Knowledgeable in regulatory and institutional policies and processes; applies appropriately in study documentation, protocol submissions, and SOPs. 

May train others in these policies and processes. Assists with study level documentation and approvals for international studies. Under supervision, prepares for study monitoring and audit visits. 

Under supervision, may document some participant-level information for non-complex (e.g., questionnaire, data registry, scripted) studies outside of the EHR. Follows SOPs and strategies to manage and retain research subjects. Recruits research participants according to study protocol. Under supervision, collects information from sources including the EHR to assist study team in determining eligibility. Follows SOPs. Under supervision, employs simple procedures for collecting, preparing, processing, shipping, and maintaining inventory of specimens. 

Assists with maintenance of study level documentation. Prepares documents, equipment, supplies, etc. in compliance with the protocol. Assists with the conduct and documentation of non-complex visits and scripted testing or interviews. Participates in study team meetings. Ethics: 

Conducts and documents consent for participants in non-complex studies. These are typically repositories, survey studies, simple observational studies and non-patient studies that do not involve investigational products or devices. 

Cannot consent for any studies that involve investigational products or devices or require clinical research orders in Maestro Care (i.e., electronic health record). Assists with the development of consent plans and documents for participants. Under supervision, for non-complex studies (e.g., survey studies and registries), develops and submits documentation and information for IRB review. Prepares and submits documents needed for regulatory and safety reporting to sponsors and other agencies. 

Data: Enters basic data for research studies. Scores tests and measures that do not require 

interpretation, according to the protocol. Follows required processes, policies, and systems to ensure data security and provenance. Science: Demonstrates a basic understanding of the elements of research study designs. Study and Site Management: As directed, attends or schedules site visits. Records participant accrual information and consent documentation for non-complex studies in clinical research management system. 

Records basic protocol information in clinical research management system. Collects appropriate information to determine whether the study team's participation in a specific trial is feasible. May make recommendations. For studies with simple supplies or equipment, assists with ensuring that there are ample supplies and that equipment is in good working order. 

Ensure that studies are conducted in compliance with institutional requirements and other policies. Follows protocol-specific systems and process flows. As directed, assists in preparing studies for closeout, (e.g., packing files, documenting files for storage, shipping extra supplies back to sponsor). Leadership: Maintains Duke and project specific training requirements. Keeps current with research updates by attending key external departmental meetings (i.e. Research Wednesday, RPN, additional training, etc.). 

Navigates processes and people involved in Duke clinical research, demonstrates the organizational awareness, and has the interpersonal skills necessary to get work done efficiently. Demonstrates resilience and is adaptive to change. Uses advanced subject matter expertise in the therapeutic area or clinical research to solve problems. Communicates with other study personnel as required for study implementation and routine problem resolution.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires an Associate's degree.

Experience

One year of relevant experience. A Bachelor's degree may substitute for required experience.

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