Research Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, two years of college in a health-related program, completion of a medical assistant, phlebotomist, or other healthcare-related program, or experience and training conducting clinical trials with knowledge of ICH GCP.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow step-by-step procedures and accurately collect, compile, and analyze patient data.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing priorities, balance multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and customer-service skills, with a professional, patient-focused demeanor.
• Comfort interacting with a diverse patient population.
• Ability to learn computer and website applications, including Electronic Medical Records and Clinical Trial Management Systems.
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
• Strong organizational skills and reliability.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a CNA, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, or in another patient-care healthcare role.
• Experience with medical terminology and laboratory procedures.
• Phlebotomy training and experience; candidates without it must be willing to become fully trained.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain study documents, including source charts, study binders, regulatory binders, and laboratory kits.
• Schedule and confirm participant appointments, including ancillary visits such as diagnostic imaging and vendor-related services.
• Follow study protocols, inclusion and exclusion criteria, and regulatory requirements, including FDA, sponsor, and Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
• Support participant recruitment by prescreening electronic medical records, following up on referrals, and coordinating outreach.
• Explain study procedures, answer participant questions, monitor diary compliance, and conduct follow-up and reminder calls.
• Conduct study procedures, including collecting vital signs, performing ECGs, and completing study questionnaires.
• Assist with participant stipend tracking and processing.
• Perform blood draws and process and ship biological samples according to study requirements.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and temperature-control systems, and generate and file weekly temperature reports.
• Enter and verify study data in Electronic Data Capture systems, Clinical Trial Management Systems, and other databases.
• Address system-generated queries and perform quality-control checks to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with case report forms and source-document completion, including query resolution under study coordinator guidance.
• Maintain and organize participant charts, Investigator Site Files, and other regulatory documents.
• Support clinical research coordinators with filing, scanning, and faxing documents.
• Clean, stock, and maintain exam rooms and department supplies for participant visits.
• Participate in investigator meetings, study teleconferences, and training.
• Assist with onsite or remote clinical research monitor visits.