Research Assistant -Providence, RI

Iterative Health•Providence, RI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Assistant (RA) is an essential on-site member of Iterative Health’s clinical research team, working under the direction of the Principal Investigator and site management to support the day-to-day conduct of active clinical trials. The RA assists Clinical Research Coordinators across every phase of study execution, from participant screening and enrollment through documentation, data entry, and compliance. This is an entry point into clinical research that provides exposure to the full study lifecycle.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply clinic policies and research protocols.
Proficiency in standard office software.
Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a research team.
Professional, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining confidentiality and data integrity.
Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical and office environments for extended periods.
Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds as needed.

Nice To Haves

Some college coursework.
Familiarity with CTMS or eCRF platforms.
Prior clinical research experience or exposure to clinical trial operations.
Familiarity with GCP guidelines and human subject research regulations.
Experience with specimen processing and shipping per IATA regulations.
Interest in pursuing a career in clinical research coordination or research operations.

Responsibilities

Assist the Study Team with communicating study requirements to all individuals involved in the study.
Work with the Study Team to develop and implement recruitment strategies in accordance with site policies and IRB requirements.
Assist with screening subjects for eligibility using protocol-specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, and document each potential participant’s eligibility or exclusion.
Register participants in the Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) to ensure proper billing of study procedures to the appropriate funding source.
Collect and report ongoing patient recruitment and enrollment progress and metrics to site management and the PI.
Assist the Study Team with study documentation and maintenance of study files in accordance with sponsor requirements and site policies, including consent forms, source documentation, case report forms, and investigational material accountability forms.
Enter patient visit data in eCRF and CTMS daily or as directed.
Arrange secure storage of study documents in accordance with GCP guidelines or the contracted retention period, whichever is longer.
Maintain study supply inventory and follow sponsor protocol and site policies for investigational drug or device accountability when applicable.
Process and ship specimens according to study protocol and IATA regulations as directed.
Work with the Study Team to manage day-to-day study activities, including problem-solving, communication, and protocol management.
Aid the Study Team in maintaining effective, ongoing communication with sponsors, research participants, site management, and the PI throughout each study.
Assist the Study Team in protecting the rights and welfare of human research participants in accordance with federal regulations.
Cooperate with site compliance and monitoring efforts regarding access, use, and disclosure of PHI; report noncompliance to the appropriate compliance office.
Perform job-related duties as requested.