Clinical Research Assistant
Northwell Health · Lake Success, NY
- On site
- Full-time
- $65,000 / year
- Lake Success, NY
Job highlights
- Assist with research activities and protocol candidate identification.
- Collaborate with medical records and other departments.
- Retrieve and organize research articles and documents.
- Support preparation for academic and research meetings.
- Draft research proposals and facilitate mailings.
About the role
Clinical Research Assistant
Participates and assists in research and academic activities. Collaborates with all members of the research program as well as nursing, physician, house staff, and ancillary staff related to academic activities of the department.
Job Responsibility
- Participates in research activities; assists the research team in identifying appropriate potential candidates for research protocols and preparation of research documents.
- Interfaces and collaborates with the Medical Records and the auxiliary department as necessary.
- Retrieves academic/research articles from library; maintains organized filing of documents.
- Liaises between the department and other Institutional staff, as appropriate.
- Supports staff in preparing for academic/research meetings and presentations including coordination with other departments.
- Assists in the drafting of research proposals; facilitates mass mailing of research documents/letters, as appropriate.
- Performs literature searches as necessary.
- Acts as a liaison between researchers and the medical library personnel; interfaces and collaborates with members of the healthcare team.
- Interacts with departments and staff.
- Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
Job Qualification
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor's degree, highly preferred.
Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
Key skills/competency
- Clinical Research Assistant
- Research Assistance
- Protocol Identification
- Document Preparation
- Medical Records Collaboration
- Literature Search
- Proposal Drafting
- Healthcare Team Liaison
- Academic Meetings Support
- Filing and Organization
Skills & topics
- Clinical Research Assistant
- Research
- Healthcare
- Northwell Health
- Assistant
- Hiring
- Job
- Medical Records
- Literature Search
- Proposal Drafting
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with research protocols, document preparation, and literature searches, aligning with Clinical Research Assistant duties.
- Showcase collaboration skills: Emphasize your ability to liaise with diverse teams, including medical records and healthcare staff.
- Quantify achievements: If possible, provide metrics on the number of candidates identified or documents processed.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss your experience in supporting research projects and meeting tight deadlines.
Technical preparation
Familiarize yourself with clinical research protocols.,Practice literature search techniques and database navigation.,Learn basic document preparation and organization methods.,Understand medical record systems and data retrieval.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you supported a research project.,How do you handle competing priorities?,Give an example of successful collaboration.,How do you ensure accuracy in your work?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the minimum qualifications for a Clinical Research Assistant at Northwell Health?
- A High School Diploma or equivalent is required. While not mandatory, a Bachelor's degree is highly preferred for the Clinical Research Assistant role at Northwell Health.
- What is the salary range for a Clinical Research Assistant at Northwell Health?
- The salary range and/or hourly rate are determined based on various factors including location, experience, education, and internal equity. Northwell Health provides a good faith determination at the time of advertisement, which may be subject to change.
- What is the primary role of a Clinical Research Assistant at Northwell Health?
- The primary role involves participating in and assisting with research and academic activities, collaborating with research teams, identifying potential research candidates, and preparing research documents.
- Does Northwell Health offer opportunities for professional development for Clinical Research Assistants?
- While not explicitly stated in the job description, Northwell Health is a large healthcare system known for fostering professional growth. A Bachelor's degree is highly preferred, suggesting a path for advancement.
- What type of collaboration is expected for a Clinical Research Assistant at Northwell Health?
- Clinical Research Assistants are expected to collaborate with research program members, nursing, physicians, house staff, ancillary staff, Medical Records, and other institutional staff to support academic and research activities.