Clinical Research Assistant – Cardiopulmonary Study

Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) is seeking a part-time Clinical Research Assistant to assist the Myers' lab in an Observational, Non-Interventional Study.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), Dr. Jonathan Myers, the Research Assistant will perform cardiopulmonary exercise testing, enrolling participants, and collecting data. Dr. Myers is a Health Research Scientist at the Palo Alto VA Health Care System and a Clinical Professor at Stanford University.

This is a part-time position (10-12 hours/week), located in Palo Alto, CA.

BENEFITS

PAVIR is delighted to offer a robust and comprehensive employee benefits package with exceptional offerings such as sick pay policies, a 401(k) with a fully vested 6% company match and 3% profit share, commuter benefits, wellness program, employee assistance program, and professional development training.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support cardiopulmonary exercise testing in accordance with study protocols.
• Participate in screening, consenting, and enrolling study participants under the guidance of the Principal Investigator and research team.
• Collect and document data from the Prolaio device during participant visits.
• Observe and monitor study participants throughout the 5–7-day study period, reporting concerns or protocol deviations to the research team.
• Help prepare, maintain, and submit IRB protocols, amendments, and continuing reviews as needed.
• Contribute to literature reviews, manuscript preparation, and editing activities.
• Maintain study databases and coordinate with sponsors and research services regarding study updates and regulatory requirements;
• Perform data entry, data management, quality control activities, and maintain accurate electronic study records.
• Coordinate study-related administrative and organizational activities in support of the Principal Investigator.
• Provide day-to-day support to research staff, students, and volunteers by sharing study procedures and protocol requirements under the direction of the PI or senior research personnel.
• Participate in research team meetings, training activities, and other project-related initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree, current enrollment in a bachelor's program, or equivalent experience;
• Experience working in a clinical, healthcare, or research environment (can include undergraduate research);
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Knowledge of research procedures and data management principles;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Ability to communicate professionally with research participants and interdisciplinary team members;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively with the research team.

Desired:

• Experience supporting clinical research studies or working with healthcare data;
• Experience screening and testing patients is a plus;
• Experience working with Veterans is a plus.

ABOUT PALO ALTO VETERANS INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH (PAVIR)

PAVIR facilitates research and education activities conducted at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. At PAVIR we work with more than 160 uniquely talented medical scientists. We recruit and retain talented employees who believe in making a difference in the lives of others through innovative health research.

READY TO JOIN OUR RESEARCH TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

PAVIR is a nonprofit foundation affiliated with the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). As a condition of employment, all PAVIR employees are required to have an approved appointment with VAPAHCS and complete a background check before they can commence work.

PAVIR is pleased to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Veterans, and Individuals with a Disability are encouraged to apply. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact jobs@pavir.org - Human Resources department.