Casual Clinical Research Assistant at Nemours in Wilmington, Delaware

Job Description:

As one of the nation’s leading pediatric health care systems, Nemours is committed to providing all children with their best chance to grow up healthy. We offer integrated, family-centered care to more than 300,000 children each year in our pediatric hospitals, specialty clinics and primary care practices in Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Nemours strives to ensure a healthier tomorrow for all children – even those who may never enter our doors – through our world-changing research, education and advocacy efforts. At Nemours, our Associates help us deliver on the promise we make to every family we have the privilege of serving: to treat their child as if they were our own. 

Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy.  We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive team environment. All Nemours associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day to day work with colleagues, patients and families.

Research Assistant is responsible for coordinating, implementing and completing clinical research studies or clinical trials by assisting in document preparation, in-servicing research teams, recruiting patients, obtaining patient consents, educating patients, conducting study procedures, collecting data, keeping records, obtaining laboratory samples, assisting in manuscript / abstract preparation. Research Assistant is intimately involved with the IRB submissions and collecting and entering data. Additional responsibilities will include participating in research meetings, study conference calls, updating staff on research studies/study progress.

Grant funded position subject to expiration with funding cycle.

This is a casual 10 hours a week grant funded position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in health-related science required. 


• Minimum of 1 year of clinical research experience required.

Our dedication to professionals who are dedicated to children frequently earns Nemours a spot on the list of top workplaces in the communities we serve. Our Associates enjoy comprehensive benefits, including our unique “Bridge to a Healthy Future” pediatric health plan, an integrated wellness program, opportunities for professional growth, and much more. As an equal opportunity employer, Nemours focuses on the best-qualified applicants for our openings.

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