Clinical Research Assistant

Job Description

Clinical Research Assistant | Care Access

The Tone:
This is an entry-level, on-site clinical position with regional travel requirements for Care Access. Care Access is dedicated to making the future of health better for all by bringing world-class research and health services directly to communities. This role is crucial for integrating individuals into the research process and helping them develop the skills needed to advance within the organization. The position supports the company’s mission to ensure every person has access to care and can contribute to medical breakthroughs.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Regional Travel
• Pay: $19–$33 hourly
• Team: Reports to a Clinical Research Coordinator
• Mission: Integrate into the Care Access Research process and support clinical trial operations to facilitate medical progress.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Participant Recruitment: Identify and pre-screen potential study participants by reviewing medical records, study charts, and conducting phone screenings.
• Clinical Procedures Support: Assist with completing required visit procedures and obtaining informed consent under the direction of a Clinical Research Coordinator.
• Specimen and Data Handling: Collect, process, and ship specimens according to protocol, and accurately record data legibly on paper or e-source documents in real time.
• Operational Assistance: Support the site through various administrative tasks, including copying, filing, managing inventory, ordering supplies, and maintaining site logs.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain adherence to FDA regulations and ICH guidelines in all aspects of conducting clinical trials to ensure ethical and quality research.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A minimum of one year of recent working experience as a Medical Assistant, EMT, LPN, Clinical Research Assistant, or Phlebotomist with working knowledge of medical and research terminology.
• Experience: At least one year of direct professional experience, including required phlebotomy proficiency. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is also necessary.
• Skills: Bilingual in Spanish, excellent communication skills, strong organizational skills with attention to detail, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Bonus: Some clinical research experience is preferred, along with a working knowledge of federal regulations and Good Clinical Practices (GCP).