Clinical Research Specialist (Remote)

Job Description:

WHY CHOOSE US?
As one of the nation's premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women's Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

As a Clinical Research Specialist, you will use your clinical background to help advance new treatments in cellular therapies for cancer, and autoimmune diseases for clinical trials. This position also supports the donor and recipient hemovigilance. In this role, you will review clinical laboratory and study-specific documents, answer questions from research participants, and maintain and analyze hemovigilance reports.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide specialized care to research study patients by protecting the welfare of each participant.
• Participate in the recruitment of study participants and review documentation of medical history for all donor testing.
• Provide accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting in both sponsor and ARC databases.
• Collaborate with other study and research teams to identify and prioritize the development of systems, and infrastructure.
• Develop accurate source materials and ensure compliance from site staff.
• Maintain a national database and supplementary records sufficient to ensure that tracking and trending are accomplished, that unfavorable trends are identified for investigation and correction, and that outlier regions are identified for further investigation.
• Generate reports for medical directors, regions, senior management, and FDA as required for risk management functions and operational tasks.
• Identify, design, perform, analyze, and report studies and exercises needed to understand, investigate, correct, or improve activities that affect donor or recipient safety.

Pay Information: The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000

Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role.

WORK LOCATION & SCHEDULE: The selected candidate will work 100% remotely from home anywhere in the USA.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working for a hospital, clinic, or blood center or the equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Computer and database proficiency (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Detail-oriented and meticulous in all aspects of work.
• Strong follow-through skills and ability to proactively identify and solve problems; demonstrated initiative is imperative.
• Must have a professional demeanor, and strong communication skills with the public as well as physicians and co-workers.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:

• Experience working as an Apheresis Nurse or Apheresis Technician
• Clinical background/Experience working in a clinical protocol
• Previous experience with REDCap, Power BI, Excel, Minitab, and OneNote, is a plus

BENEFITS FOR YOU:
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance and learn.

* Medical, Dental Vision plans

* Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

* PTO + Holidays

* 401K with a 5% match

* Paid Family Leave

* Employee Assistance

* Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

* Service Awards and recognition

*LI-POST

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Interested in Volunteering?

Life's emergencies don't stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission.

Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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