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Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.  

Innovative and groundbreaking discoveries happen every day at Cleveland Clinic. Each member of our team contributes to our mission of caring for life, researching health and educating those who serve. As a Research Assistant, you will help facilitate this vision by assisting with the implementation and conduct of human subject research projects.  

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00 a.m. -- 4:30 p.m. 

The role offers the possibility of working one day remotely after the 90-day new hire period, dependent on the physician’s schedule.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Assist research team with research study related tasks. 

• Assist with completion of protocol related activities. 

• Obtain and maintain clinical competencies such as phlebotomy, vital signs, ECG, POC testing and other testing as required. 

• Assist with the development and coordination of the research subject schedule in compliance with the research protocol. 

• Assist with the collection, recording and maintenance of research study records. 

• Demonstrate comprehension of assigned research protocols.   

• Develop and maintain knowledge of research protocols to coordinate the comprehensive and compliant execution of assigned protocols. 

• May assist in the development and maintenance of research tools, such as spreadsheets, questionnaires and/or brochures.  

• Maintain study personnel certification records (License, CV, CITI). 

• Establish and maintain filing systems.   

• Order and stock supplies. 

• Maintain professional relationships, including frequent and open effective communication with internal and external customers. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High School Diploma/GED  
• Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of computer-based skills, including Word processing, spreadsheets, and database and presentation software 
• Understand basic concept of study design 
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• One year of experience in a healthcare setting OR Bachelor’s Degree 
• Knowledge of medical terminology 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• In some locations, ability to move up to 25 pounds

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. 

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.