Research Assistant I

CPC Clinical Research

4d • $19 - $22

About The Position

CPC is hiring a Research Assistant I to serve as a floating resource supporting the execution and management of projects and programs. Depending on business needs, the role may support Research Operations, Community Health, Endpoint and Specialty Services, Site Operations, Data Management, Quality Control, or Trial Master File activities. The position may also serve as a study coordinator for select projects and undertake additional activities as required.

The Research Assistant I assists with project documentation, training administration and tracking, site and sponsor correspondence, endpoint testing workflows, study-material distribution, query management, and user acceptance testing and access requests. The role works closely with team members to complete deliverables and resolve issues, participates in relevant meetings, and follows CPC standard operating procedures, Good Clinical Practice guidelines, and applicable regulations.

CPC is an academic research organization providing clinical trial design, oversight, and management, with experience across industry-, NIH-, and investigator-initiated trials. CPC Community Health develops community-based programs that help people find effective ways to become active, empowered, and healthy. The targeted compensation is $19.30–$22.00 per hour. Viable applicants must pass background and education verification checks.

Requirements

• GED or high school diploma required.
• At least 1 year of experience in a clinical research setting or commensurate experience.
• Basic knowledge of Good Clinical Practice guidelines and applicable FDA and ICH regulations for conducting clinical drug trials.
• Basic understanding of the drug development process.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly spreadsheet databases and word processing.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work with others in a way that promotes group effort and achievement.
• Ability to shift priorities quickly while maintaining accuracy and timely task completion.
• Ability to manage conflicts and resolve problems effectively.
• Ability to follow direction to accomplish day-to-day tasks.
• Must pass background and education verification checks.

Nice To Haves

• Nursing or bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a floating resource supporting the execution and management of projects and programs across functional areas based on business needs.
• Assist in preparing Master Plans, resource materials, source documentation, and meeting minutes, and submit documents to the Trial Master File.
• Assist with administration and tracking of project-specific training.
• Correspond with investigational sites, CPC staff, and sponsors to resolve data queries and collect outstanding documentation.
• Track receipt, entry, upload, review, and feedback to investigational sites for endpoint testing.
• Assist with printing, collating, and distributing study materials to project team members, sponsors, and sites.
• Assist with query management.
• Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and manage user access requests, including user reconciliation.
• Work with team members to complete deliverables on time and resolve issues.
• Participate in project, program, functional area, and general CPC meetings as required.
• Follow CPC SOPs, Good Clinical Practice guidelines, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Serve as a study coordinator for select projects as needed.
• Perform additional activities as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• Matching 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 4% of eligible compensation; immediately fully vested.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 15–25 vacation days based on years of service.
• Paid sick time accrued at 2.67 hours bi-weekly, up to a maximum of 80 hours.
• Flexible and remote work schedules.

What This Job Offers

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