Clinical Research Assistant

Headlands Research • Springfield, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Headlands Research is hiring a Clinical Research Assistant for Clinvest Research in southwest Missouri. The organization conducts clinical trials in conditions including migraine, arthritis, and diabetes and has participated in more than 400 trials across more than 20 therapeutic areas. The assistant will support clinical trial procedures as an integral member of the research team. Work is assigned by the Director of Research and may include patient-facing activities, supply runs, and protocol training. The role requires punctual, in-office attendance Monday through Friday and includes in-person and phone patient visits. The hourly rate is $20–$23, based on skills and prior experience.

Requirements

• Skills in reporting and administrative writing.
• Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to manage processes and stay organized.
• Ability to analyze information and solve problems professionally.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to focus on and perform detailed work.
• Previous phlebotomy skills or willingness to learn phlebotomy.
• Previous ECG experience or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory functions, including blood draws, maintaining lab kits, processing samples, and shipping laboratory materials.
• Perform visit assessments such as weight, blood pressure, and ECGs.
• Provide administrative support to research team members.
• Complete protocol-specific training.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with the research team to meet study objectives.
• Assist with recruitment and phone screening of potential patients using patient databases.
• Comply with institutional and departmental policies and procedures.
• Manage storage and retention of study documents according to study protocols.
• Prioritize, plan, organize, track, and follow up on projects and tasks; meet deadlines while handling multiple tasks accurately.
• Complete word processing, spreadsheet, and database data entry, including correspondence, records, reports, scanning, emailing, and copying.
• Conduct patient visits in person and by phone.
• Report punctually to the office Monday through Friday.

Benefits

• Paid time off, with encouragement to take vacations and unplug.
• Schedule flexibility during in-office workdays.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) program with company matching.
• Celebrations of birthdays, holidays, successes, and major life events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed