Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
CC
CAPITOL CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES
Clinical Research Assistant
Career Insights for Clinical Research Associate
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Maryland data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Clinical Research Associate is responsible for running clinical trials, usually for an organization undertaking pharmacological drug testing. Will ensure that trials adhere to good clinical practice guidelines for monitoring clinical trials.
$126,283 / year median in Maryland
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Clinical Research Assistant to join our dynamic research team. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting clinical studies by coordinating research activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and maintaining high-quality data collection. Your energetic approach and meticulous attention to detail will help drive the success of our clinical trials, ultimately contributing to advancements in healthcare and patient outcomes. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your expertise in clinical research within a collaborative and innovative environment. Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day administrative, clinical, and operational support to Study Coordinators across assigned studies. Assist with additional research-related duties based on study and departmental needs.
- Prepare study rooms, participant charts, consent packets, questionnaires, source documents, laboratory kits, and other materials needed for scheduled visits.
- Contact participants for scheduling, appointment confirmations, reminders, and routine study-related follow-up as directed.
- Assist with participant recruitment and pre-screening by collecting basic information and medical history for coordinator review.
- Support participant visits by helping with the informed consent process and performing delegated study procedures such as vital signs, ECG/EKGs, questionnaires, specimen collection, and phlebotomy once trained and authorized.
- Prepare, label, process, store, package, and coordinate shipment of biological specimens according to study-specific instructions.
- Maintain inventory of laboratory kits, dry ice, shipping materials, study supplies, and other research-related materials.
- Assist with basic data review and resolution of routine data queries under the direction of the Study Coordinator.
- Maintain organized research records updating source documents, medical records, study logs, and participant files.
- Organize regulatory binders, study files, participant records, and monitoring materials.
- Notify the Clinical Research Coordinator promptly of participant concerns, possible adverse events, protocol issues, missing information, or other study-related problems.
- Communicate routine information with participants, clinical staff, laboratories, vendors, and members of the research team as assigned.
- Assist with activities related to study conduct, monitoring visits, and study closeout.
- Obtain dry ice, laboratory materials, and other study supplies from approved locations when needed.
- Complete delegated responsibilities in accordance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), CCA procedures, and applicable research requirements.
Pay:
From $17.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per weekBenefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insuranceWork Location:
In personBenefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance