Clinical Research AssistantRequired Qualifications
- Associate's Degree (AS) required.
- Previous experience in clinical research, clinical trials, or related healthcare/research environments.
- Phlebotomy experience required.
- Experience with laboratory specimen processing and handling.
- Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work directly with patients in a clinical research setting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic data entry systems.
- Experience supporting general medicine clinical trials.
- Experience as a Clinical Research Assistant, Clinical Research Coordinator, Research Assistant, Clinical Trial Assistant, or similar role.
- Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
- Experience working with clinical and non-clinical research activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day execution of clinical research studies and clinical trial activities.
- Screen, schedule, and interact with study participants throughout the research process.
- Perform phlebotomy procedures and collect biological specimens according to study protocols.
- Process, prepare, and ship laboratory samples while maintaining specimen integrity.
- Accurately document study activities and maintain research records, source documents, and case report forms.
- Assist with participant visits, informed consent processes, and study-related procedures.
- Coordinate with investigators, sponsors, and study team members to ensure protocol compliance.
- Monitor participant safety and report adverse events or protocol deviations as required.
- Manage study supplies, laboratory inventory, and research documentation.
- Ensure adherence to GCP, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of New York, NY. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of New York, NY. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.About Actalent
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