Clinical Research Assistant- Cardiology

Position/Department Summary: This position works with Dr. Diego Porras, MD; Dr. Nicola Maschietto, MD, PhD; Dr. Brian Quinn, MD, and other physicians in the cardiac catheterization laboratory. Candidates who are able to make and enthusiastic about a commitment of at least two years are preferred. Under general supervision, the Clinical Research Assistant in the Heart Center Clinical Research Program will coordinate daily operations of research studies. These may include but are not limited to: Cardiac Catheter Lab divisional research projects, including FDA-regulated clinical trials for devices placed during cardiac catheterization procedures to treat congenital heart defects and other projects. The CRA will be responsible for patient outreach and recruitment, data entry, and general trial coordination. Institutional case contribution to a national external registry on cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures to treat congenital heart defects. Key Responsibilities: Supports the development, implementation, and tracking of clinical research studies, including patient recruitment and data collection in alignment with institutional policies. Assists Principal Investigators in study design, regulatory preparation, and ongoing project execution. Conducts accurate data collection through medical record review and manages databases (e.g., REDCap), including data entry, cleaning, and basic analysis. Prepares and submits IRB protocols, amendments, and continuing reviews; ensures compliance with human subject protection regulations. Contributes to research outputs such as tables, figures, literature reviews, manuscripts, and other documentation. Maintains organized records, collaborates effectively, trains new staff, and escalates issues appropriately while meeting deadlines independently. Minimum Qualifications Education: A bachelor’s degree is required in STEM with a background in university-level courses is preferred. Experience: Prior experience in clinical research and IRB preparation is preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Zoom/Microsoft Teams and the ability to learn individual protocol-specific software and web-based systems (i.e., REDCap) are strongly preferred. Research skills and the ability to work independently Excellent organizational and communication skills Attention to detail and the ability to keep meticulous records are required.

Created: 2026-02-06