Research Intern (Finance)

JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Intern to join our dynamic Clinical Research team. This internship will provide hands-on experience in various Clinical Research functions, including screening subjects, recruiting subjects, research visits, study activities, and administrative support. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, detail-oriented, and passionate about building a career in Clinical Research.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Didactics:
Interns are expected to:
Attend all didactic sessions and actively participate in discussions.Complete monthly assessments and obtain passing scores.Take the final exam and achieve a passing grade.

Hands-on Training:
By the end of the training period, interns are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:
Participate in patient screening, informed consent discussions, participant assessments, scheduling of procedures, and retention efforts. Notify the research team of relevant study activities.Complete case report forms (CRFs) accurately and respond to sponsor queries in a timely manner.Participate in subject visits and ensure that all subject questionnaires are complete, legible, and accurate, in accordance with ALCOA principles (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, and Accurate).
Conduct follow-up communications with study subjects regarding study objectives and document all interactions appropriately.Maintain complete and accurate study records, and file documents in accordance with protocol and system requirements.Understand and comply with regulatory guidelines and institutional policies relevant to each study and associated regulatory agencies.Assist in managing study supplies, including documentation of receipt, tracking expiration dates, and reviewing sponsor-provided study manuals.Update team tracking reports regularly, provide database-generated reports when requested, and support the execution of project tasks as assigned.Participate in the collection, processing, labeling, storage, and shipment of specimens, following protocol-specific requirements.Prepare descriptive reports summarizing research study progress and outcomes, utilizing appropriate study systems and data records.Attend meetings with team members, investigators, and sponsors as required.Maintain a high level of organization, attention to detail, and efficiency in a fast-paced research environment.Keep training records current and ensure compliance with all required study trainings.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION:
Bachelors degree in a scientific discipline or related field.IATA Certificate- required within 30 days of hireICH GCP Certificate- required within 30 days of hireCITI Training- required within 30 days of hire

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
Must have excellent computer skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work as a part of a teamMedical TerminologyAnalytical mindset to collect and interpret dataOutstanding organizational skillsAbility to work independentlyProficiency in data managementStrong time management skills

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must interact and communicate both verbally and in written form.Must interact and exchange information regarding patients with physicians and other departmental personnel, and outside agencies on a frequent basis while respecting the confidentiality of patient information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment described here is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
This position involves potential exposure to infectious diseases. Team members are offered appropriate vaccinations and safety training.

COMMENTS:
This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

SAFETY SENSITIVE
This position is a Safety Sensitive Position. The essential functions, physical demands, and mental competencies of this job require the employee to maintain the ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner.