Research Administrative Assistant Type: 1 year Contract Status: Temporary Full-Time with options for extension or full-time afterwards Regular Hours of Work: 35 hours per week Availability: Immediately Salary: Commensurate with experience About: Robarts Clinical Trials is a global full service, not-for-profit CRO with extensive experience in the design and conduct of global clinical studies in IBD and across a variety of other therapeutic areas. Robarts West in La Jolla, CA, under the leadership of Director, Dr. Sandborn is an expanding office that manages both academic and non-academic research projects. We are looking for a FT employee to assist with both general administrative office functions as well as providing some research project support. Responsibilities: - Administrative functions including phone calls, photocopying, faxing, preparing agendas and meeting minutes. - Organizing and facilitating meetings and special events - Ordering equipment and supplies as needed - Maintaining files as required - Providing project management support (assisting with a variety of project start-up activities, carrying out day to day project activities, taking on study specific responsibilities as needed) - Helping prepare communication materials reports/newsletters to communicate progress with team members - Assistance with data entry and processing as needed - Assistance with medical literature searches as needed Qualifications Education: - Undergraduate degree (in Health Sciences-related field preferred) Experience: - Minimum two years experience Skills & Expertise: - Understanding of clinical trial process and ICH-GCP guidelines - Independent, but works collaboratively within a small team - Strong organizational skills a necessity - Ability to multitask and manage multiple functions in a busy research environment - Effective communication and interpersonal skills - Experience managing clinical trials regulatory documents or data collection an asset - Experience conducting medical literature searches and retrieving articles an asset - Knowledge of inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis) an asset Application instructions: Please send Cover Letter and CV to S. Nelson: RobartsHR@gmail.com Keywords: Administration