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Clinical Research Associates |
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Westat |
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Pharmaceuticals Biotech Diagnotics |
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| Westat is an employee-owned research corporation serving agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. In addition to our capabilities as a leading statistical survey research organization, Westat has developed skills and experience in custom research and program evaluation studies across a broad range of subject areas. Westat also has the technical expertise in survey and analytical methods, computer systems technology, biomedical science, and clinical trials to sustain a leadership position in all our research endeavors.
Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 1,900 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC. Depending on the number of active projects at any time, up to several thousand data collection and processing staff work at Westat's survey processing facilities, at our Telephone Research Center facilities, and at data collection sites throughout the nation. Westat also maintains research offices near our clients in Bethesda, Maryland; Raleigh, North Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia; and Houston, Texas.
Demonstrating technical and managerial excellence since 1961, Westat has emerged as one of the foremost contract research organizations in the United States.
Westat seeks an individual to serve as a liaison with clinical centers and Westat's data management staff. A strong interest and aptitude for research monitoring and quality control are essential. Responsibilities include participating in clinical trials protocol development; developing procedures manuals for clinical trials protocols; training clinical staff; conducting site monitoring visits; reviewing data records and retrieving data; and working with data management and regulatory affairs staff. Requires a bachelor's degree, preferably in nursing or other health-related field, plus clinical or research experience; a background in clinical trials is preferred. Attention to detail, a strong commitment to quality, good communication skills, and an interest in research methods are a must. Must be available to travel 5-7 days per month. Some positions may require international travel for up to 3 weeks at a time.
For immediate consideration, please send your cover letter, indicating Job Code: RPJ/HS/8474 (the Job Code is required to apply), and resume to resume@westat.com
www.westat.com
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Full Time/Permanent - Part Time/Short Term |
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Unspecified |
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| Location: |
Rockville - Maryland - USA |
| Post Date: |
26/04/2008 |
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