Research Scholar

The Project Manager Assistant (PMA) performs a variety of research and administrative duties to support the management of clinical trials at the Duke Reading Center (DRC) for which the DRC serves as the imaging core laboratory.  He/she performs a variety of independent duties involved in the collection, documentation, and compilation of clinical research images and data under the direction of the Project Manager. The PMA helps to assign reader grading tasks, file study documents, distribute site initiation forms, track certification of site technicians, and track submission of images and functional tests for grading.   

• Communicate with sites, sponsors, and CRO’s regarding study specifics and image issues Assist with study startup and site certification activities 

• Track, confirm, and document receipt of all images and functional test materials received at DRC Manage certification reader assignments and assist with all other reader assignments as needed 

• Respond to data queries as appropriate 

• Prepare materials for and perform data QC Review, i.e. reconciliation and reconciliation verification 

• Perform data entry (DE), source document verification (SDV), filing and other clerical duties as requested 

• Assist all DRC staff members as necessary to meet the needs of the various studies 

• Attend DRC group meetings as needed  

• Attend study conference calls, as appropriate 

• Provides coverage for assigned studies when PM is out of the office or unavailable.  This may include time sensitive activities such as patient screening eligibilities and sponsor requests  

• Help train new PMAs 

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