Clinical Research Assistant (Pre-Medical Track)
About The Position
The Clinical Research Assistant (CRA) is an entry-level, pre-professional role designed for pre-medical or health-sciences students seeking structured exposure to clinical research and patient-facing clinical environments. The position primarily supports Clinical Research Coordinators through clerical, administrative, and visit-preparation tasks, while offering supervised shadowing opportunities to learn the fundamentals of clinical research operations, regulatory compliance, and clinical practice. This role does not include independent study coordination or regulatory decision-making responsibilities and functions under close supervision at all times.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in a pre-medical, pre-health, or health-sciences undergraduate or post-baccalaureate program
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
- Reliable, punctual, and able to follow structured procedures
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Comfort working in clinical and administrative settings
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in: o Healthcare settings o Research labs or academic research o Medical offices or administrative healthcare roles
- Familiarity with basic medical terminology
- Interest in clinical research, medicine, public health, or healthcare administration
- Bilingual skills, particularly Spanish
Responsibilities
- File, organize, and maintain study-specific documentation (paper and/or electronic) in accordance with sponsor and regulatory requirements
- Assist with preparation and upkeep of regulatory and subject-specific binders.
- Scan, upload, and index documents into electronic systems
- Support document quality control by flagging missing or incomplete materials for coordinator review
- Maintain organized study folders and ensure version control of study documents
- Assist coordinators with visit preparation, including: o Printing visit-specific worksheets and source documents o Preparing visit packets, lab kits, and study materials o Verifying visit schedules and required procedures
- Support exam room and workspace readiness for study visits
- Assist with inventory tracking of non-investigational study supplies (logs only; no dispensing)
- Make appointment reminder calls, texts, or emails using approved scripts and systems
- Confirm visit attendance and notify coordinators of cancellations or rescheduling needs
- Assist with basic patient logistics (parking instructions and validation, arrival reminders, general visit flow explanations)
- Maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all patient interactions
- Shadow Clinical Research Coordinators during: o Study visits o Informed consent discussions (observation only) o Source documentation and data entry processes o Sponsor or monitor interactions (as appropriate)
- Observe clinical workflows, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient care environments
- Receive guided exposure to: o Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles o Research ethics and human subjects protections o Clinical trial phases and protocol structure o Roles of investigators, coordinators, sponsors, and CROs
- Adhere to HIPAA, GCP, and institutional confidentiality requirements
- Complete required training prior to independent task execution, including: o Human Subjects Protection o HIPAA o GCP (as applicable)
- Maintain professional conduct consistent with clinical and research environments
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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