Clinical Research Assistant

Headlands Research • Springfield, MO

3d • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Headlands Research is a network of clinical trial sites focused on improving clinical trial delivery and expanding participation. Clinvest Research conducts trials in southwest Missouri for chronic conditions, including migraine, arthritis, and diabetes. The Clinical Research Assistant supports clinical trial procedures as an integral member of the research team. Work is assigned by the Director of Research and includes patient-facing duties, laboratory support, administrative tasks, and protocol training. The position is based in-office in Springfield, Missouri, Monday through Friday, and pays $20–$23 per hour based on skills and prior experience.

Headlands Research offers paid time off, schedule flexibility, medical and dental coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k) program with company matching. The company is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations during the application process.

Requirements

• Reporting skills.
• Administrative writing skills.
• Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to manage processes and stay organized.
• Ability to analyze information.
• Professionalism and problem-solving skills.
• 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 measuring weight and blood pressure and conducting ECGs.
• Provide administrative support to research team members.
• Complete protocol-specific training.
• Communicate and collaborate 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 entry, including correspondence, records, reports, scanning, emailing, and copying, neatly, accurately, and promptly.
• Conduct patient visits in person and by phone.
• Report punctually to the office Monday through Friday.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Schedule flexibility.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed