Research Assistant - Clinical

About the role

The Research Assistant Clinical will support various research studies, including federal and nonfederal funded grants, clinical trials, and community-based projects, supervised by the Clinical Research Supervisor and Principal Investigator. Responsibilities include meticulous adherence to study protocols, managing data collection activities, maintaining precise participant records, and collaborating with the team to ensure project success in alignment with stringent regulatory guidelines. The role may require a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and travel to accommodate study needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the day-to-day management of assigned projects.
• Serve as the primary administrative liaison between study participants and the Principal Investigator or other research staff.
• Coordinate project activities, scheduling, and outreach.
• Attend or facilitate meetings and communications with investigators, research sponsors, research staff, and investigator staff to coordinate services supporting assigned research projects.
• Perform implementation/active and close‑out phases of the study and recruit participants using effective screening strategies.
• Schedule and perform initial contact with prospective research subjects and follow‑up visits; explain research protocols, consent forms, and use questionnaires/assessments to collect data; monitor information for eligibility, accuracy, and completeness prior to investigator review.
• Collect, code, and enter study information into a database; assist in data compilation.
• Document and maintain accurate records and study information.
• Prepare reports and summaries as needed.
• Manage financial records for dissemination and reconciliation of participant incentives (e.g., Visa gift cards or other non‑monetary gifts).
• Interview project participants individually or in groups (in person, by telephone, via televideo, or by mail).
• Ensure completed questionnaires are complete, legible, and accurate according to research protocols.
• Make follow‑up contact with participants to obtain missing or questionable data.
• Spearhead lab recruitment efforts as needed and coordinate scheduling of required laboratory tests/exams.
• Process samples for shipping and perform any other study‑specific procedures (willing to learn phlebotomy for blood sample collection, other biological/environmental samples, and vital signs if needed).
• Operate and maintain clinical research laboratory equipment to ensure safety and accurate results.
• Develop, monitor, and adhere to timelines for project goals.
• Ensure deadlines and deliverables to relevant funding agencies are met.
• Assist the Clinical Research Supervisor and PI in complying with all state, federal, and institutional regulatory requirements.
• Maintain complete and accurate records and files pertaining to research studies, including regulatory and financials (study supplies, equipment, participant incentives, travel, etc.).
• Maintain detailed records of research subject visits and procedures.
• Prepare descriptive reports of research study progress and outcomes.
• Make recommendations to investigators to improve research processes and outcomes.
• Assist in preparation and submission of adverse events, protocol deviations or variations, and data reports as needed.
• Respond to internal and external regulatory and financial audits.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills; communicate accurate and complete information while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service and positive working relationships with participants, co‑workers, clinical and management teams, ancillary departments, community partners, and stakeholders.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent (required education).
• High School Diploma/GED, or 2 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED (required work experience).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study (recommended education).

Skills

• Experience supporting qualitative and quantitative research activities (interview coding, survey administration, data management, research software).
• Comfortable working with community‑based populations.
• Strong organizational skills.