Research Assistant

Purpose of the job: To assist with the conduct of study trials, preparing all necessary materials for day to day functions, facilitating study enrollment and supporting the laboratory. Main activities: ● Works with study coordinators to ensure participant enrollment ● Provides administrative and clinical support, including taking vital signs and assisting with participant visits, as needed ● Perform recruitment calls and interact with potential participants to determine study eligibility ● Maintains a high level of knowledge and understanding of assigned protocols ● Prepares necessary material for day to day functions ● Completes study related documents ● Adhere to Good Clinical Practices ● Able to support the laboratory, specifically: Collect routine blood and urine specimens; Collect timed specimens, utilizing IV’s at times; Process and ship patient samples to various reference laboratories; Order and process incoming supplies; Adhere to CDC recommendations and OSHA requirements Communication: Internal Interlocutors : All clinic and CRO staff. Supports clinical and administrative team. External Interlocutors : Works directly with the public and stakeholders. Nature and objectives of communication (report, explain, influence, negotiate…): Engage and recruit study participants. Support clinical and administrative team.