Research Assistant

About the Job

We are actively hiring a Research Assistant to support our Ravenswood, IL site.

Shift: Monday-Friday regular business hours

Location: Onsite

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Compensation: $20.00 to $22.00 per hour

Essential Job Functions

• Read and understand protocols to help accomplish protocol specified patient visits and procedures as directed by assigned Team Lead or CRC
• Under the direction of assigned Team Lead or CRC and after completion of required training, clearly and concisely document patient assessments, observations, test results and other study related information per federal regulations, protocol requirements and GCPs
• Obtain patient informed consent according to federal regulations, GCPs and IRB requirements
• Absorb and assist in the creative and diligent recruitment of qualified study subjects into assigned protocols to fulfill enrollment obligations within the sponsor's timeline while following regulations and rules governing medical ethics, IRB and GCP guidelines
• Absorb and assist in the scheduling and conducting of patient visits according to protocol requirements and timelines as directed by assigned Team Lead or CRC
• Absorb and maintain accurate and complete written source documentation of patient visits and protocol related activities
• Absorb and accurately complete case report forms (CRFs) and/or worksheets generated by the sponsor or CRO. Maintain confidentiality of patient and/or protocol issues as appropriate and as bound by Confidentiality Agreements including but not limited to those with Flourish Research, between Flourish Research and sponsors, and between Flourish Research and other entities. Promptly report adverse events to the Team Lead, CRC, or other supervisors and/or Principal Investigator/Sub-Investigator as deemed necessary
• Absorb and assist in the accountability of clinical trial materials (i.e., CRFs, study drug, lab supplies, and/or other required items) and help ensure availability of appropriate quantities required for the conduct of the study
• Absorb and maintain ongoing communication with Team Lead, CRC's, Site Director, Principal Investigator, and other people assisting with the study and document these communications according to protocol requirements as well as Flourish Research policies
• Attend training courses/conferences required to remain current and aware of changing federal regulations and Flourish Research policies. Pursue educational opportunities to increase knowledge of the research process and associated rules and regulations governing clinical research
• Perform all study-related duties in a time- and cost-effective manner in adherence with Flourish policies
• Perform all duties in a safe and prudent manner
• Represent Flourish Research in a professional and courteous manner (verbal, written and in appearance) when interacting with Flourish staff, sponsors, IRBs, patients/subjects, nursing and medical staff members of various clinics, hospitals, and physician's offices

Physical Requirements and/or Environmental Factors

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment
• Local travel may be required
• Exposure to human bodily fluids
• Laboratory processing procedures
• Participant care
• Extensive computer use
• The ability to properly lift thirty-five pounds and occasionally more than thirty-five pounds
• Occasional night and weekend work schedules
• The ability to drive and daily availability of an automobile

Requirements

• Associate in science degree or adequate experience within the field of clinical research to compensate
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Preferably a minimum of 1-3+ years' experience within the field of clinical research or biological research

Knowledge and Skills

• Exceptional knowledge of clinical research methods
• Demonstrates core values & all skills set required
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and align with all research department teams
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills to include Office365 products
• Moral and ethical in decision-making and during interaction with patients, sponsor and IRB representatives, physicians and staff at satellite clinics, and other employees
• Professional, have a strong work ethic, be motivated to identify tasks that need to be completed and to strive for accuracy and quality when completing assignments
• ECG, phlebotomy skills, and any other technical skills related to the completion of a study visit as required by the protocol
• Absorb and assists with key initiatives/process improvements in the department
• Absorb and assists with training company new hires
• Completes at least 80% of goals annually

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
• A generous PTO plan covering vacation, sick, personal days and 8 paid holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity

FLOURISH RESEARCH is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law. FLOURISH RESEARCH complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for handicapped and disabled employees.