Clinical Research Assistant

At Headlands Research, we are dedicated to enhancing clinical trial delivery within our communities. As a leading network of advanced clinical trial sites, we leverage cutting-edge technology and exceptional support services to broaden outreach and participation. Founded in 2018, our rapidly growing company operates 20+ sites across the US and Canada, with plans for further expansion.

At Clinvest Research, we study chronic, unseeable conditions like migraine, arthritis, and diabetes to help bring new treatment options to the world. We’ve been conducting clinical trials in southwest Missouri for more than 30 years and have been a part of over 400 trials in over 20 therapeutic areas.

About the role

As a Clinical Research Assistant, you’ll assist with clinical trial procedures as an integral part of the research team. Your direction will be assigned by the Director of Research, but your day-to-day could take many forms—from hands-on time with patients to driving around Springfield on supply runs or touching up on protocol training. Everything you do plays an essential role in advancing tomorrow’s medicine today.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory functions such as blood draws, maintaining lab kits, processing lab samples, and shipping labs
• Perform visit assessments such as weight, blood pressure, and ECG
• Provide administrative support to the research team members
• Complete protocol-specific training
• Communicate effectively and work in collaboration with the research team to meet research study objectives
• Aid in recruitment and phone screening of potential patients utilizing patient database and prospective patient database
• Comply with institutional and departmental policies and procedures
• Travel in and around Springfield for supply pickup and specimen drop-off
• Manage the storage and retention of study documents as outlined in study protocols
• Prioritize workload, plan, organize, track, and follow up on projects and tasks with the ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks accurately
• Complete word processing, spreadsheet, and database data entry, including correspondence, records, reports, scanning, emailing, copying, and other tasks as directed by the study
• Conduct patient visits, in person and by phone

Requirements

• Reporting skills
• Administrative writing skills
• Microsoft Office skills
• Managing processes
• Organization
• Analyzing information
• Professionalism
• Problem-solving
• Verbal and written communication
• Ability to focus on and perform detailed work
• Previous phlebotomy skills or willingness to learn phlebotomy
• Previous ECG experience or willingness to learn

Schedule

Report punctually in-office Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $18–$22, based on the depth of your skills and prior experience.

Benefits

• Paid time off to unplug, take a vacation, and recharge
• Celebrations for birthdays, holidays, successes, and major life events
• Schedule flexibility
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• 401k program with company matching