Part-Time Clinical Research Assistant

About the role

The Clinical Research Assistant supports the successful conduct of clinical trials by performing a variety of administrative and clinical research tasks. This role assists in the collection and management of patient data, helps maintain regulatory and study documentation, and ensures that study procedures are completed accurately and on schedule. The position contributes directly to high-quality clinical research by coordinating subject visits, managing study systems, and supporting investigators and coordinators in day-to-day trial operations.

Responsibilities

• Verify and correct research study information on source documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Research data queries and variances, and provide clear feedback to site data collectors to resolve discrepancies.
• Input research study data into the Electronic Data Capture (EDC) system while maintaining strict quality control for content, accuracy, and completeness.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain research study files so that documentation is current and easily accessible.
• Compile, collate, and submit study information and required reports within established deadlines.
• Affirmative action statement: Maintain and update regulatory binders and study documentation.
• Process required laboratory specimens, including labeling vials, completing requisitions accurately, and preparing samples for storage and/or shipment according to study protocols and packaging and shipment regulations.
• Perform various administrative support functions such as reception duties, office organization, and office supply management.
• Prescreen referrals and review charts from the site database to identify potential study participants.
• Conduct chart reviews and pre-screening of patients for clinical trial eligibility.
• Support community outreach activities related to clinical research studies.
• Provide patient education related to study participation and procedures.
• Carry out general administrative tasks to support the clinical research team.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of clinical trials and the clinical research process.
• In-depth knowledge of departmental, protocol, and study-specific operating procedures, consent forms, and study schedules.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology used in clinical research and patient care.
• Proficiency using MS Windows and Office applications, including Access, Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with patients, clinical staff, and research team members.
• Experience or familiarity with oncology and clinical research workflows.
• Experience with chart review and pre-screening patients for clinical trial eligibility.
• Experience providing patient education and supporting community outreach related to clinical studies.
• Competence in managing data, documents, and case report forms for clinical trials.
• Ability to manage visit scheduling, send reminders, and update study portals efficiently.
• Ability to maintain regulatory binders and study files in compliance with protocols and regulations.
• Ability to process and ship laboratory samples in accordance with study protocols.
• Capability to maintain study supplies and support office organization and administrative tasks.
• Tech-savvy mindset with the ability to learn and use new software and systems quickly.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in life sciences or an educational equivalent is preferred.
• Relevant work experience in a clinical environment or medical setting, such as experience as a clinical research coordinator, nurse, or medical assistant.
• Comfort working with clinical trial management systems and electronic data capture platforms.
• Ability to manage visit scheduling, send reminders, and update study portals efficiently.
• Experience providing patient education and supporting community outreach related to clinical studies.
• Competence in maintaining regulatory binders and study files in compliance with protocols and regulations.
• Ability to process and ship laboratory samples in accordance with study protocols.
• Capability to maintain study supplies and support office organization and administrative tasks.
• Tech-savvy mindset with the ability to learn and use new software and systems quickly.

Skills

• Basic knowledge of clinical trials and the clinical research process.
• In-depth knowledge of departmental, protocol, and study-specific operating procedures, consent forms, and study schedules.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology used in clinical research and patient care.
• Proficiency using MS Windows and Office applications, including Access, Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with patients, clinical staff, and research team members.
• Experience or familiarity with oncology and clinical research workflows.
• Experience with chart review and pre-screening patients for clinical trial eligibility.
• Experience providing patient education and supporting community outreach related to clinical studies.
• Competence in managing data, documents, and case report forms for clinical trials.
• Ability to manage visit scheduling, send reminders, and update study portals efficiently.
• Ability to maintain regulatory binders and study files in compliance with protocols and regulations.
• Ability to process and ship laboratory samples in accordance with study protocols.
• Capability to maintain study supplies and support office organization and administrative tasks.
• Tech-savvy mindset with the ability to learn and use new software and systems quickly.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/hr.