Clinical Research Assistant

Alcanza Clinical Research is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company. They are seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to support Clinical Research Coordinators and site staff in compliance with regulations while performing clinical, lab, and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with other members of the clinical research site team, assists with the execution of assigned studies, and support functions as needed. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
• Under the direction of the Site Manager/Director and the Principal/Sub Investigators, assists the CRCs and other site staff in their responsibilities by conducting the following according to study protocol:
• Assists with the basic screening of patients for study enrollment
• Assists with patient follow-up visits
• Documents in source clinic charts
• Enters data in EDC and answers queries
• Obtains vital signs and ECGs
• May perform blood draws
• Perform basic lab procedures per protocol, such as: blood specimen collection, centrifuge operation, storing and shipping of lab specimens, accountability of specimens and notification of courier for specimen pick-up
• Request and track medical record requests
• Enters data in EDC and answers queries
• Assists the CRC with updating and maintaining logs and filing in charts, and with chart filing; and
• Schedules subjects for study visits, conducts appointment reminders, and reschedules visits if needed
• Ensures study related reports and patient results are reviewed by the Research Coordinator and/or investigator in a timely manner
• Assists the CRC and/or Manager with study recruitment, patient enrollment, and tracking as needed
• Maintains strict confidentiality of patients, employees, customers and company information at all times and adheres to HIPAA Guidelines; and
• Perform all other duties as requested or assigned

Preferred

• 1 year or more years of clinical research or clinical experience is preferred
• Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) proficiency is a plus
• 1 year or more years of clinical research or clinical experience is preferred.
• Clinical research experience
• Bilingual in Spanish

Benefits

• Full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are benefits-eligible, with coverage starting on the first day of the month following date of hire.
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Health savings accounts
• Supplemental insurances
• 401k plan with a safe harbor match

Company

• Clinical research facilities for patient participation in studies
• Methuen, Massachusetts, USA
• https://alcanzaclinical.com/
• Founded in 2021
• 201-500 employees

Qualifications

• A High School diploma and 1 year of administrative / clinical experience is required
• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft applications, email, electronic health records, web applications, and the ability to type proficiently (40+ wpm)
• Must possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills and the ability to work well independently as well as with co-workers, subjects, managers and external customers
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and adapt to changes in workloads and priorities
• Must be professional, respectful of others, self-motivated, and have a strong work ethic
• Must possess a high degree of integrity and dependability
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems and implement solutions
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner, and in compliance with HIPAA guidelines
• 1 year or more years of clinical research or clinical experience is preferred
• Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) proficiency is a plus
• A High School diploma and 1 year of administrative / clinical experience is required.

Required skills

• Blood specimen collection, Centrifuge operation, Clinical Practice (GCP), Clinical research protocols, Electrocardiogram (ECG), Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems, Electronic health records (EHR), FDA regulations, HIPAA compliance, International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines, Medical record request tracking, Microsoft Office applications, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Typing proficiency (40+ wpm), Vital signs measurement

Preferred skills

• Interpersonal and listening skills, Written and verbal communication

Experience

• 1+ years