Clinical Research Assistant

Headlands Research • Wilmington, NC

413d • $33,280 - $39,520

About The Position

The Clinical Research Assistant will support clinical research studies by working directly with patients, ensuring adherence to study protocols, and managing data collection and entry. This role is essential for enhancing patient experience and ensuring compliance with clinical research standards at the Wilmington, NC site.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in office administration or related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years' experience in a health care or research environment to allow familiarity with basic medical and research terminology and procedures.
• Certified Nurse Aid (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and/or similar experience strongly preferred.
• Detail-oriented person with the proven ability to collect, compile, and analyze information, as well as understand and communicate research protocol requirements to others.
• Proven ability to work independently on multiple tasks and manage time effectively.
• Software familiarity.
• Medical terminology familiarity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Dependable and goal-oriented team player.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a clinical research environment.
• Familiarity with Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with patients to provide a good experience during in-person visits and phone calls.
• Provide subject care and data collection procedures in adherence with the assigned study protocol and in accordance with good clinical research principles.
• Confer with subjects to explain the purpose of the study.
• Complete safety calls and monitor patient e-diaries for compliance.
• Explain diagnostic procedures and methods of treatment to answer subject concerns.
• Prescreen subject data from electronic medical records to identify eligible subjects according to the study protocol.
• Support patient recruitment through follow-up on patient referrals, scheduling patient visits, and requesting medical records.
• Perform data entry and review patient demographic information and various other parameters within the company's internal patient database.
• Complete case report forms (CRFs) in accordance with research protocol guidelines.
• Answer queries within the Electronic Data Capture (EDC) system.
• QC data in the Electronic Data Capture (EDC) system and cross-check with the CRIO system.
• Provide training and direction regarding protocol procedures to fellow assistants or new team members.
• Assist in obtaining Principal Investigator (PI) signatures for lab results, and upload/file appropriately.
• Assist onsite or remote clinical research monitors as needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees