Clinical Research Assistant, Neurosurgery

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

Under general supervision of the Director of Neurosurgery Research, assists with administrative activities associated with the conduct of research studies including industry sponsored, investigator initiated, grant funded, or internally funded studies while maintaining compliance with guidelines set by governing agencies and institutional policy. This position will be assigned to support minimal risk or non-interventional studies, unless assigned to serve in a support function for greater than minimal risk studies that also include a Clinical Research Coordinator or Clinical Research Nurse. In addition, this position will be supporting the building of research in the department and may be asked to perform activities that may include community outreach, education, marketing, or communication as needed to assist the Director in expanding the program. Required travel is variable depending on research activities and is between local facilities.

What We Require:

Education: Associate's Degree or equivalent experience required.

Experience: 1 year in healthcare or research preferred.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: IATA required with hire. 

Other Minimum Qualifications: Excellent computer skills; strong knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and internet environment. Knowledge of medical and/or pharmaceutical terminology strongly desired. Strong organization and communication skills required. Able to work with multiple interruptions and to perform multiple tasks at any given time.

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.