Clinical Research Assistant

About the role

This position supports administrative activities associated with the conduct of research studies, including industry sponsored, grant-funded, or internally funded studies.

Responsibilities

• Aid in compliance with research protocols.
• Assist in the completion and submission of study-related documentation.
• Maintain enrollment goals and coordinate tasks related to research subjects.
• Collect data from patient charts, medical records, interviews, questionnaires, diagnostic tests, and other sources.
• Collect research specimens as directed in the protocol.
• Ensure compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies.
• Track and report adverse events and protocol deviations.
• Coordinate site-related monitoring or auditing visits from sponsors and/or federal agencies during the course of the study and at closure.
• Prepare, submit, and maintain IRB, OSP, and/or other funding or regulatory documents and research correspondence.
• Develop and maintain patient databases and study maintenance logs, including training logs, delegation of responsibility logs, screening logs, and enrollment logs.

Requirements

• Previous research experience, preferably with human subjects.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and acknowledgment of safety protocols.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Open to working weekends and nights as necessary to meet business needs.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Exceptional time-management skills.

Qualifications

• Coursework or training in biology, health sciences, biochemistry, exercise physiology, or another related field.
• Experience with basic laboratory protocols, especially proper collection, handling, or processing of biospecimens.
• Knowledge of medical and/or pharmaceutical terminology strongly desired.

Skills

• Hands-on research experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$42,000 starting salary, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

40 hours per week.