Research Assistant

Overview

This role involves supporting project teams in executing commercial and governmental clinical research initiatives. The Research Assistant will operate under the guidance of clinical research managers and senior staff, maintaining project documentation and coordinating with clients, sponsors, and site personnel to fulfill project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Employ fundamental clinical research methods to satisfy protocol and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to the creation of client deliverables such as project documentation, procedures, and workflows under supervision.
• Manage the flow and tracking of project materials, ensuring proper distribution to research personnel and sites.
• Communicate with clinical site staff regarding study questions, issues, and activities.
• Conduct routine quality inspections of project documents.
• Draft correspondence, meeting agendas, minutes, reports, and ensure their review and distribution among stakeholders.
• Support the logistical planning of committee and Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) meetings including travel and post-meeting report preparation.
• Maintain and update project status through tracking tools like spreadsheets.
• Identify, investigate, and collaborate on resolving issues or errors as needed.
• Relay progress and any challenges to senior team members appropriately.
• Assist occasionally with data management tasks.
• Organize clinical research files and related documentation.
• Ensure timely completion and high-quality standards in all assigned tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, health, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills coupled with strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Sound decision-making and effective problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong organizational aptitude with meticulous attention to detail.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $57,000 to $60,000, with hourly time tracking required. Benefits include medical coverage, paid time off, holiday pay, and a comprehensive compensation package. The employer is committed to equal opportunity, ensuring fair consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.