We are looking for a talented Medical Assistant or Research Assistant to join our growing team. As part of a larger national organization, we have a great local site level culture with the opportunity for tons of growth throughout your career. If you are looking to join an organization with a lot of upward mobility, strong company culture, and a great work life balance, this role is for you.

Prior research experience is preferred but not required.

Position Overview

The Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for providing support to the clinical research

coordinators (CRCs) through direct and administrative involvement in the conduct of research within the clinic. It is expected that the Research Assistant would support multiple coordinators on various clinical trial protocols. The CRA is a liaison between clinic and research staff.

Responsibilities

• Work under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) on sponsored research projects performing standard research and laboratory procedures in therapeutic clinical research studies.
• Follows Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Study Protocol requirements regarding all procedures, laboratory activities, and data entry criteria as assigned.
• Maintains research records, source documents and related equipment, lab area and supplies in a neat professional manner.
• Assists Clinical Research Coordinator(s) (CRCs) and Research Nurse(s) on study protocols by organizing regulatory files, data entry into the study specific edc, organizing source documentation in advance of a monitoring visit, obtaining dry ice when needed, unpacking and organizing lab kits, among other administrative duties.
• Handles incoming and outgoing calls for research such as: patient scheduling, pre-screening, scheduling monitoring visits.
• Performs aspects of routine research visits, such as vital signs, EKGs, medical history, and documentation.

Competencies

• Must be able to multi-task and re-prioritize duties as needed.
• Computer skills are required (Word; Excel; PowerPoint; Outlook).
• Phlebotomy is required.
• Solutions-minded, compliance-minded, and results-oriented.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• High-energy, hands-on employee who thrives in a fast-paced work environment.

Education

• Certified Medical Assistant Preferred
• Bachelors degree preferred