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CLINICAL RESEARCH ANALYST

Job Title: CLINICAL RESEARCH ANALYST
Job Code: 1101
FLSA: E
Job Level: 12
Revised Date: 12/01/2021
Job Family: JF 05

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Occupational Summary

Coordinate and participate in clinical research studies conducted by physicians at Duke University Medical Center.

Work Performed

Coordinate and participate in clinical research studies conducted by a supervising physician to ensure that patient treatment provided by primary care personnel and data collected adhere to study protocol; screen patients for inclusion in study based on predetermined criteria; maintain inventory of unique drugs and supplies needed for study; provide basic patient care and treatment as requested by physician.

Obtain patient blood samples, cultures, tissues and other specimens for laboratory analysis; initiate drug orders and laboratory studies for patients based on standing protocol orders.

Provide direction and training to nursing staff on techniques for mixing and administering new drugs and other forms of patient care and treatment unique to the study being conducted; maintain interface with nursing and other professional personnel to interpret protocol application for a given patient and to answer questions about the study in progress.

Confer with patient and attending physician to explain purpose of study and obtain written consent for patient to participate; explain diagnostic procedures and method of treatment to alleviate patient and family concern.

Collect information and data from patient charts and records, patient interviews and other sources; evaluate and interpret collected data and prepare protocol summary forms, statistical reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.

Confer with physician in developing plans and protocols for clinical research studies and to discuss the interpretation of results and the preparation of manuscripts for publication.

Review journals, abstracts and scientific literature to keep abreast of new developments and to obtain information regarding previous studies to aid in the planning of new studies.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training

Completion of Associates degree

Experience

Five years clinical and/or research experience.

Skills

N/A


The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.


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