Clinical Research Assistant, Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine

Under general supervision of the Principal Investigator, assists with administrative activities associated with the conduct of research studies including industry-sponsored, grant-funded, or internally-funded studies while maintaining compliance with guidelines set by governing agencies and institutional policy. This position will be assigned to support minimal risk or non-interventional studies, unless assigned to serve in a support function for greater than minimal risk studies that also include a Clinical Research Coordinator. This Clinical Research Assistant will work with the Research and Development team to support projects in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine. The Research Assistant will engage with physicians, staff, and patients to work collaboratively towards research goals. Travel is local between Carilion facilities.

Education: Bachelor's Degree required. Bachelor's Degree in Science or a related field required. Three (3) years experience in clinical research may be substituted for education.

Experience: 1 year in healthcare or research preferred.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: IATA required with hire.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Excellent computer skills; strong knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and internet environment. Knowledge of medical and/or pharmaceutical terminology strongly desired. Strong organization and communication skills required. Able to work with multiple interruptions and to perform multiple tasks at any given time.

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