Iowa Diabetes ยท 6 hours ago
Clinical Research Assistant CMA, CNA
Des Moines Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$19/hr - $25/hr
1+ years expIowa Diabetes is a leading diabetes research and care organization in West Des Moines, Iowa, dedicated to improving the lives of individuals living with diabetes. The Clinical Research Assistant (CRA) supports the development of medications and therapies by assisting with research study visits, managing study supplies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.
BiotechnologyHealth Care
Responsibilities
Prepare for study visits by pulling supplies, prepping devices, charging equipment, and initializing systems
Assist CRCs in supporting patients during study procedures, including taking vitals, performing ECGs, point-of-care HbA1c checks, blood sugars, urinalysis, and other protocol-specific procedures
Assist with filing, updating data logs, and uploading device data (e.g., CGMs, insulin pumps) into electronic systems for research data collection
Manage and communicate study supply inventory with CRCs to ensure all visits have the correct supplies
Organize and unbox study supplies at the start of trials and properly document destruction of supplies at the end
Support in-clinic sessions by operating devices used for blood sugar checks and continuous glucose sensor accuracy
Room and clean exam rooms following patient visits
Serve as the MASH Research Assistant champion, supporting MASH research studies and assisting CRCs with study-related activities
Train and perform Fibroscan testing and act as backup for Fibroscan screenings
Schedule vendor appointments for research studies (e.g., eye exams, liver biopsies, EGDs), communicate with vendors, coordinate schedules with patients, and obtain required reports
Attend vendor sites as needed to support study procedures
Complete protocol-specific and electronic case report form (eCRF) training to ensure timely and accurate data entry
Enter study data into applicable databases within three days of study visits and assist CRCs in managing EDC queries
Complete special projects as assigned by the manager or leadership team
Qualification
Required
CNA or CMA required
Minimum 1 year of experience in direct patient care or research
CPR certification (to be obtained within 6 months of start date)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Knowledge of business English, spelling, arithmetic, office procedures, and standard office equipment
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, research-focused environment
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain confidentiality
Excellent communication skills and professionalism when interacting with patients, CRCs, vendors, and research teams
Comfortable working on-site full-time in a patient-facing role
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision insurance
FSA and HSA options
Company paid basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
Identity theft insurance
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Critical illness and accident insurance
401k / retirement savings options within 3 months of hire
Generous PTO accrual
Company
Iowa Diabetes
Iowa Diabetes is committed to improving the lives of Iowans affected by diabetes through participation in clinical research.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase