Research Assistant

Position Summary

The Clinical Research Assistant supports Clinical Research Coordinators and investigators in the day-to‑day execution of clinical trials. The role involves coordinating study activities, preparing study materials, maintaining accurate records, supporting participant visits, and ensuring adherence to research protocols and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist Clinical Research Coordinators with the conduct of multiple clinical trials.
• Schedule study visits and participant appointments.
• Prepare examination rooms and study materials for research visits.
• Organize and prepare laboratory kits and research supplies.
• Perform accurate data entry and maintain study records.
• Assist with protocol‑related procedures under supervision.
• Ensure compliance with study protocols and research documentation requirements.
• Support study teams with general research operations and administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology, Public Health, Health Sciences, or a related field.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑starter with a proactive approach to tasks.
• Preferred: Experience or coursework related to clinical research.
• Preferred: Familiarity with neuropsychiatric disorders and depression treatments.
• Preferred: Phlebotomy training or experience.
• Preferred: Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles.

Skills

• Data entry and documentation
• Scheduling and coordination
• Research protocol adherence
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Problem solving and critical thinking

Pay

Starting pay: $29 per hour.