Research Assistant

About the role

The Research Assistant participates as a member of the Clinical Research Unit and is responsible for supporting clinical research studies. Requires strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Reports to department leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manages trial supplies; acts as point of contact for monitors, vendors and sponsors related to receipt, use, and return of supplies.
• Processes, packages and ships laboratory specimens.
• Coordinates trial system access, equipment and deliveries with vendors.
• Assists with onsite and remote study monitoring visits by sponsors.
• Prepares materials for subject visits.
• Assists with data management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• IRB (Institutional Review Board) certification in human subject’s protection required, or must be completed within 90 days of hire.
• IATA (hazardous materials training) required.
• Associate’s degree in Human Services or closely related field preferred.
• Previous experience in laboratory and research preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and problem solve independently.
• Knowledge of procedures governing clinical research preferred.
• Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.