Research Assistant

Alliance For MultiSpecialty Research LLC•Tempe, AZ

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About The Position

The Research Assistant performs administrative and clinical tasks that support the study site and help ensure study activities are completed accurately and in accordance with study protocols. The position also supports clinic flow and works with the clinical team, including CRCs, Laboratory, and Data Management. The role includes subject-facing activities and study preparation, documentation, laboratory support, and coordination with sponsors and monitors. The Research Assistant reports to the Site Manager/Team Lead and is classified as non-exempt. Occasional weekend and/or overtime hours may be required. Other job-related tasks may also be assigned.

Requirements

Excellent attention to detail.
Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Excellent task management and organizational skills.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Proficient knowledge of office equipment and software.
Ability to be ambulatory for most of the workday.
Ability to lift, transfer, push, and manipulate equipment and patients, requiring strength and gross and fine motor coordination.
Fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

Medical office experience, a medical certificate, or equivalent work experience.
Phlebotomy skills.

Responsibilities

Prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Identify and report protocol deviations, serious adverse events, adverse events, and safety concerns in a timely manner, and document and follow up in accordance with FDA, IRB, sponsor, and site requirements.
Follow Good Clinical Practice, FDA regulations, site SOPs, study protocols, and other regulatory requirements.
Support subject retention through ongoing engagement, communication, and compliance support.
Track and manage study supplies, laboratory kits, and investigational products when applicable.
Maintain accurate, timely, and audit-ready documentation of study activities.
Label, handle, store, and ship specimens in accordance with protocol and regulatory requirements.
Establish and maintain rapport with subjects during clinical drug trials and manage subject-related activities.
Collect clinical data, including vital signs, EKG recordings, and subject weights.
Retrieve and review medical records when required.
Conduct subject interviews and perform phlebotomy.
File and retrieve study records, answer and triage research office calls, and manage subject check-in and check-out.
Prepare for studies by assembling screening packets and informed consents and pulling charts for the next business day.
File study documents in subjects’ charts.
Develop rapport with study sponsors, monitors, and participants.
Assist monitors during onsite visits.
Maintain accurate enrollment and informed consent (ICF) logs.
Assist the clinical team with study activities.
Educate subjects on study diaries as required.
Perform unblinded duties as assigned.
Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and follow detailed instructions accurately.
Perform other duties as assigned.