Research Assistant

Denali Health•Plant City, FL

11d

About The Position

Denali Health is offering a path for candidates to break into clinical research. No prior experience required. Just a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn! Every visit you support keeps a study safe, compliant, and on schedule. Your work turns complex protocols into steady, compassionate care. When you draw a tube, run an ECG, or log a result, a therapy moves one step closer to people who need it. Denali Health is a fast-growing integrated site organization focused on getting therapies to market faster. We foster a culture of trust and talent to deliver industry-leading results for the trials we support.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong technology proficiency (typing, EHR basics, Excel/Word); quick to learn new systems.
Professionalism, reliability, and clear written documentation habits.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant training/certification or prior patient-care experience.
Exposure to clinical research (eSource/eCRF; Medidata Rave or REDCap).
Familiarity with ICH-GCP, SOPs, CLIA.
Bilingual (especially Spanish/English).

Responsibilities

Set up visit rooms and packets: print source, labels, and schedule; lay out kits and PPE so the team is ready at start time.
Welcome participants and guide check-in; verify IDs, update demographics, and offer a calm, clear overview of the visit flow.
Handle reminders & follow-ups: send confirmations, arrange transportation as needed, and make post-visit check-in calls using approved scripts.
Assist clinical procedures after training: prepare supplies for draws, hand off tubes, time spins, and complete chain-of-custody; perform phlebotomy only after competency sign-off.
Support measurements under supervision: record vitals and help with ECG/EKG or spirometry setup/cleaning; log device temps/calibration.
Document carefully: transcribe notes to source/eSource, upload/scans to the eISF, and enter data in eCRFs as delegated, following ICH-GCP/HIPAA.
Tackle data quality tasks: pre-fill templates, check identifiers, time-stamp entries, and flag discrepancies or queries for the CRC to review.
Coordinate the day: manage the visit tracker, keep the schedule moving, and communicate changes to CRCs, PIs, labs, and couriers.
Pitch in wherever needed to keep visits safe, on time, and participant-centered.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits
30-60-90 day onboarding with hands-on checklists and frequent feedback.
Paid ICH-GCP training/renewals and device competency sign-offs.
Mentorship from senior CRCs and the PI; shadowing on complex visits.
Clear ladder: Research Assistant → CRC in ~12–18 months, with milestone reviews and pay steps.
Opportunities across clinic operations, data/QA, regulatory, and patient engagement.

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