The Role 

We have an excellent opportunity for Screening Research Lead to join our site in Miami.

Summary of job purpose

• Responsible for the performance of screening activities for prospective research volunteers
• Responsible for day-to-day volunteer marketing and recruitment activities to meet study enrollment timelines
• Responsible for ensuring volunteer recruitment practices are fair and ethical
• Support Screening Manager by providing cover and assistance with screening set up for upcoming studies/cohorts
• To comply & adhere to GCP guidelines and regulations as required of this role
• To ensure study data is collected to a high quality in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards
• To ensure subject safety at all times

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Work with Screening Manager, PI, and Clinical Lead to understand demands/strategy for studies to ensure advertising plans meet the requirements
• Responsible for updating the company volunteer recruitment website in advance of the screening start date
• Posting of social media for volunteer recruitment (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter etc.) and responding to comments on all platforms (as applicable)
• Preparation of Admission Lists, Screening Logs as needed
• Content creation for GoParticipateNow website, including stories and blogs, as well as other marketing /promotional materials
• Track website conversion rates and taking action to improve where necessary
• Monthly reporting on advertising performance as requested, e.g. cost per application and cost per panel addition
• Assist with training of new hires at Screening office in recruitment, volunteer registration and technician duties
• Review new technologies and keep the company at the forefront of developments in volunteer recruitment
• Ensure incoming website and social media inquiries are regularly monitored and responded to
• Thoroughly read and understand protocols and train screening staff on protocol prior to start of recruitment or screening
• Ensures ethical and adequate recruitment and screening of prospective research volunteers for studies
• Explains research study and obtains proper informed consent. Ensures consents are completed prior to the performance of any screening activities
• Obtains medical histories and documents findings according to SOPs, protocol specific requirements and Good Clinical Practice
• Assists with the performance and/or scheduling of all screening procedures required by protocol
• Assists in obtaining clinical laboratory specimens and shipping to the appropriate laboratory as needed
• Reviews abnormal results of screening tests with the Investigators and alerts volunteers of results, which need further medical evaluation
• Reviews completed screening charts for completeness and conformity with protocol requirements.  Reports and documents any clinical results or compliance issues which would lead to study exclusion
• Ensures that screen failures charts are properly archived in a timely manner
• Assists with other duties as assigned

Additional Tasks/responsibilities  

• Liaise with the medical team to assess volunteer suitability for inclusion on the database where required
• Respond to volunteer queries, involving other staff as appropriate in order to provide the best response

Qualifications and experience required for competent performance

• Associate degree (preferred) or high school graduate
• At least 2 years’ experience of working in a health-related environment, preferably clinical research
• Fluent in English/Spanish
• Computer proficient and ability to navigate through various specialized computerized systems
• Demonstration of digital skills in social media communications
• Good understanding of the latest online marketing concepts, strategy, and best practice
• Demonstration of initiating, delivering, and analyzing advertising campaigns for recruitment of volunteers
• Excellent organizational skills and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize effectively to meet required deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented and self-directed

Job Demands

The job may involve the following:

• Very high concentration of work
• Strict and tight deadlines
• Having to juggle a range of tasks/issues simultaneously
• Working in a hazardous environment with high requirement to follow safety procedures
• Working outside normal working hours
• Needing to respond to client demands