Clinical Research Assistant

Cardiovascular Associates of America • Daytona Beach, FL

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Assistant provides operational and participant support for clinical research studies conducted at the site. The position assists Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs), investigators, and study teams with participant scheduling, specimen processing, investigational product accountability support, supply management, and study-related documentation. The role helps ensure efficient study conduct while allowing coordinators to focus on protocol management, participant care, and study execution. This is a fully on-site position in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Current or previous pharmacy technician experience required.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to learn CTMS, EDC, and sponsor systems.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout clinical areas.
• Ability to lift and transport study supplies and specimen shipments up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive computer-based tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in a health science, biological science, or related field.
• Experience handling specimens or laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate participant appointments and study visits, contact participants about upcoming visits and study requirements, assist with visit preparation and participant flow, maintain study calendars and visit schedules, and support participant retention activities.
• Maintain research supplies and study materials; order supplies and equipment as directed; monitor inventory and expiration dates; and ensure materials are organized and available.
• Process biological specimens according to protocol requirements, prepare and package specimens for shipment, complete shipping documentation and laboratory requisitions, maintain shipment records, and coordinate with central laboratories and couriers.
• Maintain temperature logs, equipment monitoring records, medication accountability logs, and inventory documentation; assist with essential study documentation; and keep logs accurate and up to date.
• Support filing and organization of study records.
• Assist with document collection and filing, route study documents for review and signature, maintain regulatory binders and electronic regulatory systems, and assist with study start-up and close-out activities.
• Follow protocol requirements, GCP, sponsor requirements, and site SOPs; escalate protocol deviations, equipment issues, or documentation concerns; participate in training and quality improvement activities; and maintain confidentiality of participant and study information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED