Research Assistant

About Us

Flourish Research is one of the industry's most progressive and diversified clinical trial organizations, with strong capabilities across cardiology, metabolic disorders, renal, oncology, CNS, pulmonology, and vaccine research. We strive toward excellence in clinical trials and healthcare, ensuring everyone deserves the best care, regardless of their race, color, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We embrace employees, customers, and patients from underrepresented groups to help make this vision a reality. Flourish is committed to a safe work environment where all employees, customers, and patients are included and treated with dignity and respect. We offer an excellent comprehensive benefits package, a supportive and collaborative work environment, and endless growth opportunities.

About the Role

We are actively hiring a Research Assistant to support our Orlando site. This is an onsite, non-exempt position with regular business hours (Monday-Friday).

Responsibilities

• Support CRCs and site staff with protocol-specified patient visits and procedures, which may include, but are not limited to, phlebotomy, IVs, injections, vital signs, ECG/EKG, etc.
• Document assessments and study data per regulations and GCP.
• Obtain and document informed consent following federal regulations and IRB guidelines.
• Support patient recruitment efforts and scheduling to meet enrollment goals.
• Maintain accurate source documentation and complete case report forms (CRFs).
• Report adverse events to supervisors or investigators as needed.
• Help manage study supplies, lab kits, and other trial materials.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow all applicable compliance and ethical standards.
• Communicate effectively with research team members and document relevant study communications.
• Represent Flourish Research professionally in all interactions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of two years of clinical research experience.
• Clinical skills preferred: vital signs, EKG/ECG, phlebotomy, and injections.
• Familiar with e-source reporting via an electronic platform.
• A clear understanding of ICH, FDA, and GCP regulations.
• Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with the Principal Investigator, research team, Study Sponsor/CROs, potential subjects, and referral sources.
• An ethical compass that compels honesty, detail-orientation, and self-drive.
• High-level critical thinking skills.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and lab collection/processing/storage procedures.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Requirements

• Role may require flexible hours to support clinical schedules and site leadership.
• Daily computer use with the ability to sit or stand at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to drive and daily availability of an automobile.

Pay

$21 to $25 per hour.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) with a 100% employer match on the first 4% of employee contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Generous PTO plan covering vacation, sick, personal days, and 8 paid holidays.