Healthcare Clinical Study Specialist
Job Description
A Clinical Study Specialist is responsible for coordinating and overseeing clinical operations of research projects. This role involves assessing and evaluating subject safety while conducting clinical research protocols in compliance with established organizational policies and Good Clinical Practices. The Clinical Study Specialist works under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator or Clinical Research Manager responsible for the clinical studies.
Responsibilities
- Obtain and review records for potential research subjects, maintaining study records that include documentation of study procedures and progress.
- Review recruited clinical study subjects for eligibility, schedule appointments and interviews, and evaluate potential subjects.
- Instruct potential research subjects, family members, nursing staff, and ancillary staff involved in research on study procedures, treatments, and side effects.
- Educate subjects concerning protocol and explain informed consent procedures, including obtaining subjects' written consent.
- Evaluate and assist in developing subject education materials, giving instruction on test article administration and other study information.
- Perform nursing assessments, monitor subjects' progress during clinical studies, and notify PI/CRM of any adverse events or unexpected side effects.
- Conduct initial interviews during subject visits and plan appropriate procedures according to protocol.
- Set up and verify instruments if required by the study, and conduct studies with instrumentation, assembling data for analysis.
- Troubleshoot simple equipment or instrumentation issues if necessary.
- Coordinate research activities and procedures for study subjects.
- Complete case report forms for each study participant and document study data in subject files.
- Assess and document compliance of research subjects.
- Provide orientation, information, training, and assistance for new and existing personnel and research assistants, participating in staff meetings and in-service education.
- Maintain adequate inventory of research supplies necessary for research activities.
- Maintain exam rooms and related areas.
Essential Skills
- Licensed healthcare professional such as RN, LPN, or radiological technologist.
- One year of licensed or registered professional healthcare experience in a Clinical Research setting preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- High degree of empathy for subjects.
- Ability to work independently.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Understanding of OSHA guidelines for handling hazardous biological and chemical materials.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Previous experience in clinical trials or studies is advantageous.
Work Environment
The position is located onsite with typical office hours between 7am and 4pm. The schedule may vary based on business needs, and there is no guarantee of set hours each week. Candidates should be available at least three days a week, with a preference for availability all five days, Monday through Friday.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $40.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Neenah,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 2025.
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