Clinical Research Assistant

About the Employer

Orchestrate Consulting helps candidates discover well-matched opportunities aligned with their career goals. The company is not a staffing agency and does not directly employ for this position; instead, it screens and presents verified openings from trusted employers.

Role Overview

This position is within the healthcare research sector and offers the chance to contribute to clinical studies that support better patient care and stronger medical knowledge. The role combines patient interaction, protocol support, data handling, and basic research procedures in a collaborative setting.

Compensation and Growth

• Annual pay can reach up to $68,556.80.
• There is scope for professional advancement and internal growth.
• You will work in a supportive team-oriented environment.
• The work provides an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to clinical research and patient outcomes.
• Projects will be varied and will help build experience across different research activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support principal investigators in organizing clinical research work and checking that participants satisfy study eligibility rules.
• Speak with patients to walk them through the study, gather relevant details, and help with the informed consent process.
• Track compliance with study procedures and inform physicians if laboratory results or medication-related instructions show any inconsistencies.
• Carry out protocol-driven tasks such as research EKGs, vital sign collection, and blood handling when needed.
• Maintain patient records, input data into study databases, and assist with statistical review when required.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Applied Sciences, Life Sciences, or a closely related field is required.
• Coursework should include research methods and microcomputer systems.
• Three to six months of practical experience working on specific research studies is expected.
• Applicants should understand research theory and common research techniques.
• Strong planning and organizational abilities are needed to handle several priorities while keeping records accurate.
• Good interpersonal communication skills are important for working with patients and healthcare staff.

Preferred Background

• Prior experience in clinical research or a similar healthcare environment is advantageous.
• Exposure to statistical tools and data analysis methods will be helpful.
• Familiarity with medical vocabulary and patient-care workflows is preferred.
• Comfort working in a busy, changing environment is an asset.

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