Research Associate ll

To advance research efforts for the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation's Scientific Services team, the Research Associate II position supports the ongoing needs of the research program by providing study start up, abstract data, populate research databases, assisting with patient consent, and dissemination efforts.

Key Responsibilities

IIR Study Management

• With supervision, make patient contact to collect study data and consent patients for participation in registry or other minimal risk studies.
• Ensure Human Subject Protection
• Determine subject eligibility based on protocol inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• Assure all human participant's questions and concerns are addressed continuously throughout study participation in a timely fashion.
• Properly identify, document, and assist with the IRB mandated reporting.
• Abstract patient data from medical records or other source documents and enter study required data into registry, database or other study systems.
• Complete study specific imaging transfers for multiple studies.
• For vetted proposals and using approved templates, provide support for regulatory activities including initiating the study start up by drafting a protocol and preparing supporting documents for the Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission, filing for protocol amendments, facilitating approvals, study reviews, and closures.
• Helps design and populate study databases.
• Maintain study documentation under the oversight of the research coordinator.
• Follow standard workflows for data management to ensure compliance.
• Perform literature review and select data summaries.
• Help disseminate research outcomes through publications and submissions/presentations at local and, if opportunity presents, national conferences.
• Participate in continuing learning opportunities, weekly observations: didactics and expert care and shadowing.
  
  

General Team Support

• Train new and support junior team members by facilitating onboarding, training, and annual practice review.
• Complete other administrative and study related tasks as assigned.
• Provide support to the Scientific Services team and work collaboratively with all MHIF employees as part of a positive, supportive culture.
• The incumbent interacts regularly with MHIF staff, Minneapolis Institute (MHI) physicians, Abbott Northwestern staff and vendors.
  
  

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree, preferably in a related field, or equivalent experience
• 1-2 years of clinical research experience and data management including use of medical charts and patient databases.
• Able to self-direct, take initiative, and use good judgement while addressing concerns in a timely fashion.
• Able to organize work and manage time efficiently to adhere to timelines. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and accommodate ambiguities.
• Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and support a positive work culture.
• Proficient in MS Office and REDCap; R experience is desired.
• Written, oral communication and presentation skills
  
  

Physical Demands

Working on the computer for prolonged periods

Additional Comments

This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive.

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