Bilingual Clinical Trials Associate 1 - On Site

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center :  Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: Pediatric Infectious Disease Job Summary: in your pivotal role as Clinical Trials Associate, you will perform a variety of duties involved in the collection, interpretation, and documentation of data in support of clinical trials with regular guidance. You also wils assist in ensuring adherence to protocols, appropriate regulations, and deadlines. This position is with the VISPR Program, formerly called the Halasa/Chappell Lab, jointly led by Drs Natasha Halasa and Jim Chappell, within the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Our laboratory research concentrates on the etiology, epidemiology, prevention, and pathobiology of infectious diseases. REQUIREMENTS: • Associate’s Degree (or equivalent experience); Bachelor’s is a plus • Experience is not required but helpful • Role is people/patient-facing so previous patient care or customer service experience is a must • Bilingual English/Spanish You will work on-site at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. Your schedule will consist of four 10-hour shifts, from 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM, on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. . DEPARTMENT SUMMARY : The Vanderbilt Infection Surveillance & Prevention Research Program was formed in 2024 to conduct clinical and translational research determining the burden of diarrheal and respiratory illnesses in young children and specialized populations and to find ways to reduce their burden (e.g., through vaccines, drugs, etc.). Since 2002, Dr. Halasa has been involved in vaccine trials enrolling children of all ages, including young infants and specialized populations such as children with cancer. For more information, please visit https://www.vumc.org/halasa-lab/welcome-vispr . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Assists in assessing patient eligibility by gathering and reviewing complete medical history of patient. Collects and monitors all study patients records to document treatments and outcomes. Reports all adverse reactions according to VU and protocol guidelines. Abstracts and records all patient data essential to the study onto required case report forms. Sets up timeline of tests and required procedures for nurse. Checks values from lab and rates toxicity levels Coordinates with patient's PCP or testing facility to ensure tests or procedures are conducted as required. Prepares kits for procedures, labels tubes, gives to nurse with specific times and dates for collection. Freezes, spins, separates samples, and cultures as necessary. Mails to designated labs. Calls or sends questionnaires to patient to check outcomes, survival rate, and quality of life and informs tumor registry, appropriate clinics, and hospital of patient status. Examine data and records to ensure compliance with protocol. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES • Laboratory Practices (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate laboratory practices in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments. • Medical Records Management (Novice): Knowledge of how and where to store and maintain basic records associated with job assignments. • Research Administration (Novice): Knowledgeable on all phases in the lifecycle of a sponsored research project. Well versed in and able to assist researchers in reducing compliance risks and assisting in routine and specialized processes. Our Academic Enterprise is one of the nation’s longest serving and most prestigious academic medical centers. Through its historic bond with Vanderbilt University and integral role in the School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Health cultivates distinguished research and educational programs to advance a clinical enterprise that provides compassionate and personalized care and support for millions of patients and family members each year. World-leading academic departments and comprehensive centers of excellence pursue scientific discoveries and transformational educational and clinical advances across the entire spectrum of health and disease. Aligning with Vanderbilt Health’s Strategic Directions , the Office of Research provides shared research resources, administrative expertise and professional guidance to enable the trans-disciplinary environment and highly collaborative culture that advances discovery and training for all the research faculty, trainees, students and staff.  Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area/team with some guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Uses existing procedures, research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement. Breadth of Knowledge: Requires subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements. Team Interaction: Individually contributes to project/ work teams. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds an