Clinical Research Assistant/Medical Assistant

Alliance for Multispecialty Research is a fast-growing clinical research organization that conduct trials for the development of pharmaceuticals.

AMR offers competitive pay, 401K matching, health/dental/vision, paid STD and LTD, as well as on demand access to your pay!

Team Member Benefits:

· Health, Dental, Vision
· Supplemental Life Coverage
· Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability (AMR covers cost)
· Life Insurance (AMR covers cost of AD&D $50,000)
· 401K (employer matching)
· Paid Time Off
· Holiday Pay
· Employee Assistance Program

Position Overview

The role of the Clinical Research Assistant is to perform a wide variety of clinical and administrative tasks to assist all members of the research team executing clinical research study protocols. The research assistant is responsible for study support activities including all aspects of the processing of lab work accurately, according to the protocol, and on time. This position will process lab samples as per protocol and lab manual specifications, ship lab samples as per lab manual and protocol timelines.

To consistently embody AMR’s Core Values:

· Excellence and Consistency

· Collaborative Innovation

· Respect for our Subjects, Sponsors and Team Members

· Community

· Unimpeachable Ethics

The Clinical Research Assistant reports to the Team Lead, Site Manager or General Manager.

Classification: Non-Exempt

Primary Responsibilities:

· Assist coordinators with administrative study activities in a timely manner as necessary.

· Basic understanding of SOPs and ensure they are adhered to in the conduct of the clinical research study.

· Perform clinical data collection such as vital signs, EKG recording, subject weights, ie.

· Process and package lab specimens for shipment to central labs according to lab manual instructions for each study.

· Maintain a safe work environment making sure all IATA, OSHA research standards are met in the lab. As directed, maintenance of the lab equipment.

· Unpack and put away lab supplies and study materials as received from sponsors. Break down when study is over.

· Maintain all clinical supply inventories to ensure no shortages. Work with study coordinators on reorders.

· Maintain logs for refrigerator, freezer, pregnancy, cleaning, drug storage room and scales.

· Clean and sanitize all subject rooms, lab, and phlebotomy area daily.

· Work with study coordinator and scheduler if repeat labs are necessary for a subject.

· Assist coordinators with clinical study activities in a timely manner as necessary.

· Draw blood and obtain specimens from subjects according to established procedures.

· Measure vital signs on subject

· Perform EKGs on subjects

· Assist study coordinators with “next day” study visit preparation each afternoon.

· Assist in completion of study forms as necessary, accurately and completely.

· Restock subject bathrooms and exam rooms as needed.

· Assist doctor(s) with procedures, as directed.

· Other duties or tasks as assigned.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

· Phlebotomy and lab processing experience, preferred. Able to manage lab processing requirements of multiple clinical research studies at the same time.

· Past medical office experience, medical certificate or equivalent previous work experience, preferred.

· Ability to effectively devote keen and acute attention to detail.

· Excellent task management, organization and prioritization skills.

· Demonstrated ability to exercise standard universal Precautions, or ability to quickly learn and apply Universal Precautions.

· Strong verbal and interpersonal skills.

· Excellent follow up. Detail oriented.

· Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment where processes change and improve continually.

· Able to function independently without constant supervision and adapt to change.

· Positive attitude and the ability and desire to work in a company that embraces collaboration and a team approach.

· Professional and highly motivated “self-starter” with the ability to exercise initiative.

Alliance of Multispecialty Research does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

** This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities of the staff holding this position. The staff may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Phlebotomy: 1 year (Required)
• Medical terminology: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person