Research Assistant

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Support CRCs and site staff with protocol-specified patient visits and procedures, which may include, but are not limited to, phlebotomy, IVs, injections, vital signs, ECG/EKG, etc.
• Document assessments and study data per regs/GCP.
• Obtain and document informed consent following federal regulations and IRB guidelines.
• Support patient recruitment efforts and scheduling to meet enrollment goals.
• Maintain accurate source documentation and complete case report forms (CRFs).
• Report adverse events to supervisors or investigators as needed.
• Help manage study supplies, lab kits, and other trial materials.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow all applicable compliance and ethical standards.
• Communicate effectively with research team members and document relevant study communications.
• Represent the organization professionally in all interactions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Required Skills

Requirements

Physical Requirements and/or Environmental Factors:

• Role may require flexible hours to support clinical schedules and site leadership.
• Daily computer use.
• Ability to sit or stand at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to drive and daily availability of an automobile.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
• Clinical research experience is required.
• Minimum of two years of clinical research experience.
• Clinical skills preferred: vital signs, EKG/ECG, phlebotomy, and injections.
• Familiar with e-source reporting via an electronic platform.
• A clear understanding of ICH, FDA, and GCP regulations.
• Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with the Principal Investigator, research team, Study Sponsor/CROs, potential subjects, and referral sources.
• An ethical compass that compels the candidate to be honest, detail-oriented, and self-driven.
• High-level critical thinking skills.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and lab collection/processing/storage procedures.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Skills

See Required Skills

Schedule/Shift

Monday-Friday; Normal Business Hours

*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

*As a job position within our Clinical Sciences division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: high-risk working environments (laboratories, clinical settings), handling hazards chemicals or lab specimens, conducting direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, access to prescription medication or other drugs, and job duties that can cause serious injury or death as a result of error. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.