Specimen Collector and Data Submission Specialist - Part-time

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Requirements

• Job Overview
• Specimen Collector and Data Submission role for Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials Unit will work with and assist the Clinical Research Coordinator, Regulatory Specialist, and Clinical Trial Manager by collecting patient specimens, processing the specimens, and entering data into clinical trial sponsor system, as well as internal software. Further data reconciliation will be implemented to ensure data continuity across various systems (internal, regulatory, and external sponsor systems).
• Work Interactions
• The Specimen Collector and Data Submission Specialist will work with and assist the Clinical Research Coordinator, Regulatory Specialist, and Clinical Trial Manager by interacting with the clinical trial sponsor and process all collections and data submissions within a timely manner. The Specialist will interact with clinical trial subjects to plan visits to the collect specimens as well as schedule the subjects in Google Calendar. The Specialist will work with the Clinical Trial Coordinator and also Financial Administrator to ensure data between Georgetown GMS and clinical trial sponsor match. The Specialist will escalate necessary issues, such as patient concerns, data discrepancies, software problems, and continuity issues when discovered to the Clinical Trial Manager.
• Additional duties include, but are not limited to: Develops an understanding of research processes and how specimen collection and data submission fits into those processes from a clinical research perspective
• Partners with clinical staff to help with the regulatory requirements of specimen collection and data submission
• Creates and documents instructions for complex tasks so that others may use as a guideline in the future
• Assists with the creation of user training materials
• Documents specimen collection and data submission processes, as needed
• Verifies that recommended solutions align with research requirements
• Develops understanding of specimen collection and data submission lifecycle methodologies
• Effectively communicates with customers, internal resources and support teams to ensure objectives are met
• Collaborates with clinical and research resources to identify and develop process improvements
• Participates in cross functional teams to gather clinical and research needs in order to identify effective solutions to the specimen collection process

Requirements and Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree in related field with a year of related work experience
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel; Google Gmail, Calendar, and Drive required
• Experience with Workday a plus
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively and have the capacity to interact with a diverse community
• Must pay close attention to detail, work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and use independent judgement and discretion in determining the best course of action.
• Requires bachelor’s degree in related field and one year of experience
• Previous work in clinical specimen collection and data submission role
• Strong knowledge and familiarity of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to create and document procedures for training materials
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• General knowledge of clinical research
• Work Mode Desgination

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation .

Working Conditions: Office setting. Sedentary.

Salary and Benefits: $40 per hour, for approximately 20 hours a week.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$22.88 - $42.10

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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