Research Assistant

About This Role

Supporting clinical research coordinators and site staff with patient visits and procedures is the core of this research assistant role. The position involves documenting assessments and study data, obtaining informed consent, and assisting with patient recruitment and scheduling. This role suits a candidate with clinical research experience who is detail-oriented and self-driven.

Responsibilities

• Support CRCs and site staff with protocol-specified patient visits and procedures, which may include phlebotomy, IVs, injections, vital signs, ECG/EKG, etc.
• Document assessments and study data per regulations/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 Flourish Research professionally in all interactions
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• Clinical research experience is required
• Minimum of two years of clinical research experience
• 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

Nice to have:

• Bachelor's degree
• Oncology clinical research experience
• Clinical skills: vital signs, EKG/ECG, phlebotomy, and injections

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) with a 100% employer match on the first 4% of employee contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee referral program
• Employee assistance program