Research Enrollment Analyst

Plano, TX

JOB SUMMARY

The Research Enrollment Analyst, under general supervision, is accountable for enrolling participants in research projects, and developing and working on a self-directed research project that furthers the goals of the Investigators and Research Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Coordinates non-therapeutic (i.e. minimal risk, survey, chart review) clinical research protocols with direction from the principal investigator and/or supervisor in compliance with regulatory laws and institutional guidelines. May assist in complex studies with direction but does not have overall responsibility for these studies.
• Communicates with research participants via phone calls, mail-outs and Internet to maintain the highest level of research participant retention possible.
• Maintains relationships with targeted research communities.
• Works with Marketing on research advertisements.
• Screens potential research participants by reviewing inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• Enters new research participants in database and updates existing databases. Obtains and maintains consent forms. Documents the informed consent process.
• Ensures compliance with the internal policies and procedures, and standards of JCAHO, federal, state and local governments. Submits documentation to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) autonomously and follows the process to ensure approval.
• Attends research meetings, reads assigned literature, and makes presentations on projects at the request of the Principal Investigator (PI).
• Works with PIs to initiate research projects. Partners with the PI to establish and implement data collection procedures and protocols and assists with the preparation of documentation to ensure compliance with regulations and submissions required for current research projects. Assists in maintaining regulatory binders.
• Assists research physicians with study proposal development and helps to ensure that appropriate billing and charging mechanisms are in place for research charges.
• Assists research staff to ensure that applicable study supplies are received prior to study initiation and throughout the study period.
• Reviews data for completion and quality control, and prepares data for further investigation. Works with biostatistical team as needed to create projects.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Proven written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint. Database experience preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to manage time reactive projects in order to meet deadlines.
• Phlebotomy skills preferred.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following.

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

- EDUCATION - Associate's or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification

- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience