Research Associate, Center for Coronary Artery Disease

Job Description

Job Description

Purpose

To advance research efforts for the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation’s Center for Coronary Artery Disease, the Research Associate position supports the ongoing needs of the science center by providing study start up, abstracting data, populating research databases, assisting with patient consent, research dissemination efforts, and overall programmatic support.

Key Responsibilities:

IIR Study Management

1. With supervision and training, make patient contact to collect study data and consent patients for participation in registry, investigator-initiated, and hybrid, prospectively enrolling studies.
2. Ensure Human Subject Protection
   1. Determine subject eligibility based on protocol inclusion and exclusion criteria.
   2. Assure all human participant’s questions and concerns are addressed continuously throughout study participation in a timely fashion.
   3. Properly identify, document, and assist with the IRB mandated reporting.
3. Abstract patient data from medical records or other source documents and enter study-required data into registry, database or other study systems.
4. Manages miscellaneous projects and provides other support to the team as needed by management or staff coordinators.
5. For vetted proposals and using approved templates, provide support for regulatory activities including initiating the study start up by drafting a protocol and preparing supporting documents for the Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission, filing for protocol amendments, facilitating approvals, study reviews, and closures.
6. Helps design and populate study databases in REDCap.
7. Maintain study documentation under the oversight of the research coordinator.
8. Follow standard workflows for data management to ensure compliance.
9. Perform literature review and select data summaries.
10. Help disseminate research outcomes through publications and submissions/presentations at local and, if opportunity presents, national conferences.
11. Participate in continuing learning opportunities, weekly observations: didactics and expert care and shadowing.

General Team Support

1. Train new and support junior team members by facilitating onboarding, training, and annual practice review.
2. Complete other administrative and study related tasks as assigned.
3. Provide support to the Center for Coronary Artery Disease and work collaboratively with all MHIF employees as part of a positive, supportive culture.
4. The incumbent interacts regularly with MHIF staff, Minneapolis Institute (MHI) physicians, Abbott Northwestern staff and vendors.

Core Values in Action

At MHIF, our values guide how we lead and work together:

• Integrity: Do the right thing, even when it's hard. Operate ethically and transparently.
• Innovation: Ask bold questions. Be proactive and curious in improving how we work.
• Collaboration: Support one another, build trust, and celebrate success as one team.
• Excellence: Own your work. Be accountable. Bring urgency and resilience to solving problems.

What Sets you Apart

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field, or equivalent experience
• Prior clinical research experience and data management including use of medical charts and patient databases preferred.
• Able to self-direct, take initiative, and use good judgement while addressing concerns in a timely fashion.
• Able to organize work and manage time efficiently to adhere to timelines. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and accommodate ambiguities.
• Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and support a positive work culture.
• Proficient in MS Office. Proficiency in REDCap and statistical skills are preferred.
• Written, oral communication and presentation skills
• Must be comfortable going to clinical settings such as Cath lab and prep-recovery to support the teams clinical trial and registries related activities

Physical Demands:

• Working on the computer for prolonged periods
• Walking from research building to hospital several times a day to consent patients, collect procedural data, and meet with physicians.

Additional Comments:

This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Total Rewards

In addition to meaningful, mission-driven work, MHIF offers:

• Competitive wage: $20-$23hr
• Comprehensive benefits including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, short- and long-term disability
• Employer HSA contribution
• 401(k) with employer match and contribution
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and paid volunteer time

Why Join MHIF?

“Small team. Global impact.”

Here, your work has purpose. Your voice is heard. Your career can grow. We are driven by discovery and grounded in compassion—and we’re looking for someone who brings both heart and expertise to the table.

Ready to do work that matters?