Research Assistant - Brunswick, OH

Iterative Health•Brunswick, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Iterative Health is a healthcare technology and services company focused on accelerating clinical research to improve patient outcomes. The Iterative Health Site Network comprises over 80 global clinical research sites, dedicated to expediting the market entry of novel gastrointestinal (GI) and hepatology therapies. The company supports its partner sites through tech-enabled services, combining clinical trial expertise with cutting-edge AI to empower research teams and sponsors, thereby expanding and accelerating patient access to new therapeutics. This full-time, on-site Research Assistant (RA) position involves working under the direction of the Clinical Principal Investigator (PI) and site management. The RA's primary role is to assist Clinical Research Coordinators in conducting research studies, supporting and facilitating daily clinical trial activities, and playing a supportive role in the overall study conduct.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 years in a healthcare setting
Strong written and verbal communication skils
Ability to read, interpret, and apply clinic policies and research protocols
Ability to use standard office software
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred

Responsibilities

Assists Study Team with communicating study requirements to all individuals involved in the study
Works with the Study Team to develop and implement recruitment strategies in accordance with site policies and IRB requirements and approvals
Assists Study Team with screening subjects for eligibility using protocol specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, documenting each potential participant’s eligibility or exclusion
Assists Study Team as requested to register participants in the Clinical Trial Management System to ensure billing of study procedures to appropriate funding source
Maintains inventory of study supplies. If handling investigational drugs/devices, follows the sponsor protocol and/or site policies on Investigational Drug/Device Accountability
Assists Study Team in completing study documentation and maintenance of study files in accordance with sponsor requirements and site policies and procedures including, but not limited to, consent forms, source documentation, narrative notes if applicable, case report forms, and investigational material accountability forms
Aids the Study Team in maintaining effective and ongoing communication with sponsor, research participants, site management and PI during the course of the study
Works with the Study Team to manage the day to day activities of the study including problem solving, communication and protocol management
Collects and reports ongoing patient recruitment/ enrollment progress and metrics to site management and PI
As directed, process and ship specimens per study protocol and IATA regulations
Arranges secure storage of study documents that will be maintained according to Good Clinical Practice guidelines or for the contracted length of time, whichever is longer
Enter all patient visit data in e-CRF and CTMS on a daily basis or as directed
Assists Study Team in protection of the rights and welfare of all human research participants involved in research in accordance with Federal regulations
Cooperate with site compliance and monitoring efforts regarding the access, use, and disclosure of PHI and reports instances of noncompliance
Other duties as assigned
Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision
Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers
Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments
Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations