Sr. Research Assistant Job in Oakland, California Us

This position provides critical support for the Comprehensive Clinical Research Unit (CCRU) at the Division of Research. Assists in the conduct of research and clinical trial management activities within the CCRU and KP Northern California. Candidate will also be trained on Good Clinical Practice and FDA regulations related to clinical trials.

Essential Functions:
- Assists in training new study staff in protocols implementation of study goals/objectives
- Provides instruction to participants to teach them how to perform specific study protocols
- Prepares computer-generated reports, including statistical tables
- Answers participants' providers' questions
- Screens recruits participants; obtains consent
- Schedules examination appointments for study participants
- Conducts telephone or in-person interviews w/study participants providers
- Reviews questionnaires for completeness accuracy; checks for inconsistencies; codes open-ended questions.
- Assists w/all aspects of mailed surveys
- Monitors participant's progress (e.g.; blood pressure, exercise, response to questionnaires, tracking, etc)
- Provides basic data management using database software
- Maintains all pertinent project records files
- Transcribes data from records to forms

Secondary Functions:
- Assists with drafting and preparation of electronic data collection instruments (e.g., surveys, questionnaires or case report forms).
- Assists with the conduct of focus groups and the collection of data for a randomized controlled trial.
- Assists with the creation of research databases and develops tools for data checking and cleaning. Creates and maintains data dictionaries for applicable datasets.
- Performs data entry when necessary.
- Assists with compiling and cleaning data for analytical use.
- Presents and summarizes data in various formats including raw output, tables, graphics, oral and written reports.
- Develops tables and documents for CCRU and institutional report preparation.
- Assists in the creation of web-based questionnaires and databases.
- Updating clinical trial databases and distributing, filing and archiving clinical trial documents.
- Assists the CCRU Director and Operations Manager with ongoing CCRU activities and tactical projects
- Provide support, including handling routine correspondence and information requests, maintaining departmental correspondences.
- Assist with tracking program expenditures and handling routine financial matters; helping to prepare and disseminate reports and other materials; assisting with regional outreach work on clinical trial and clinical research activities.
- Participating in the Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reconciliation process at clinical study sites within KPNC.
- Assist in managing the Serious Adverse Event (SAE) query resolution process for clinical study sites within KPNC.
- Preparation of Investigator Meeting and management team activities and materials.
- Participating in the development of study management documents, site training materials and/or tools for CCRU management.
- Preparation of CCRU team meeting activities and materials.
- Assist in the management workload according to management team timelines, recognizing issues and developing contingency plans.
- Essential: Must be able to work independently and also productively within a team environment

Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of one-year experience in a research/health care environment required
- Previous interviewing experience required
- Experience in editing/coding questionnaires required
- Associate's degree or equivalent experience required
- Bachelor's degree may substitute for experience in field
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills; telephone skills required
- Experience knowledge of computer applications, such as word processing database software, required
- Familiar w/ medical terminology
- Must be able to work in Labor and Management Partnership environment

Preferred Qualifications:
- Special skills and knowledge: Proficiency with computer programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and various other software packages.
- Must be honest, able to work independently, mature and reliable.
- Related work experience: 2-3 years of related experience or advance degree in related discipline.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Basic knowledge of applicable protocol requirements (provided in company training).

+++NOTE: This position is expected to continue for 2 years work or pending continuation of grant/contract funding +++