Research Assistant

About the role

Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations in AL, AZ, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MO, NV, VA, SC, TN, TX and Puerto Rico. We conduct research on dozens of conditions in several therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine.

The Research Assistant (RA) provides support to the Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs), Site Manager, Principal and Sub Investigators, and other site staff in compliance with GCP, ICH, HIPAA, FDA Regulations and SOPs. The RA performs clinical, lab, and administrative tasks as needed for the successful operation of the clinical research site.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the execution of assigned studies and support functions under the direction of the Site Manager/Director and the Principal/Sub Investigators.
• Assists with the basic screening of patients for study enrollment and patient follow-up visits.
• Documents in source clinic charts and enters data in EDC, answering queries.
• Obtains vital signs and ECGs; may perform blood draws.
• Performs basic lab procedures per protocol, such as blood specimen collection, centrifuge operation, storing and shipping of lab specimens, accountability of specimens, and notification of courier for specimen pick-up.
• Requests and tracks medical record requests.
• Assists the CRC with updating and maintaining logs, filing in charts, and chart filing.
• Schedules subjects for study visits, conducts appointment reminders, and reschedules visits if needed.
• Ensures study-related reports and patient results are reviewed by the Research Coordinator and/or investigator in a timely manner.
• Assists the CRC and/or Manager with study recruitment, patient enrollment, and tracking as needed.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of patients, employees, customers, and company information at all times and adheres to HIPAA Guidelines.
• Performs all other duties as requested or assigned.

Requirements

• A High School diploma is required; 1 year of administrative or clinical experience is required.
• 1 year or more of clinical research or clinical experience is preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) proficiency is a plus.

Skills

• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft applications, email, electronic health records, and web applications.
• Ability to type proficiently (40+ wpm).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills; ability to work well independently as well as with co-workers, subjects, managers, and external customers.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and adapt to changes in workloads and priorities.
• Professional, respectful of others, self-motivated, and possessing a strong work ethic.
• High degree of integrity and dependability.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems, and implement solutions.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner, in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

Benefits

Full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are benefits-eligible, with coverage starting on the first day of the month following date of hire.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance.
• Health savings accounts and supplemental insurances.
• 401k plan with a safe harbor match.