Clinical Research Assistant

Tandem Intermediate LLC • Freehold Township, NJ

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About The Position

The Clinical Research Assistant (CRA) assists in the daily activities of clinical research studies and clinic operations. This role involves working closely with clinical teams, investigators, and study participants to ensure that all required procedures and visits occur according to protocol-specific guidelines.

Requirements

• Proficiency in venipuncture and capillary blood collection techniques required; experience with difficult-draw populations preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively (both written and oral) with patients, study teams, and external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills to engage with study participants and colleagues.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and maintain documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software required; knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems preferred.
• High level of accuracy in maintaining documentation and following protocol guidelines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to handle sensitive participant data while adhering to ethical and regulatory guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a healthcare or clinical research setting is a plus.
• Previous exposure to clinical trials is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly understand assigned studies by reading protocols, attending start-up meetings, and coordinating with the Principal Investigator and study team.
• Ensure strict adherence to study protocols and obtain exemptions when applicable.
• Collect, process, and ship laboratory samples in accordance with study requirements.
• Collect initial psychiatric and medical information through patient interviews and access appropriate sources to qualify and accurately place patients in enrolling clinical trials.
• Assist Clinical Research Coordinators in trial-related organization and documentation, including filing and maintaining regulatory records.
• Communicate protocol issues to the study team, Site Administrator, Principal Investigator (PI), or Sub-Investigator as needed.
• Perform clinical tasks such as vital signs measurement, height and weight recording, ECG administration, phlebotomy, and specimen packaging.
• Maintain timely source documentation and ensure compliance with sponsor-required information.
• Educate patients and their families about study participation and clinical drug trials in general.
• Assist in community outreach events and provide appropriate community resource referrals to patients, caretakers, and family members when applicable.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks and assist in other study-related activities as needed.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support the research program or the operational needs of the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level