What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Trial Research Assistant position at Advanced Rheumatology of Houston?
The Woodlands, TX | Full-Time | Private Outpatient Medical Clinic
Woodlands Private Outpatient Medical Clinic is actively seeking a Clinical Trial Research Assistant to join our dedicated clinical research team. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge medical research in a supportive and dynamic outpatient setting.
Key Responsibilities
Woodlands Private Outpatient Medical Clinic is actively seeking a Clinical Trial Research Assistant to join our dedicated clinical research team. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge medical research in a supportive and dynamic outpatient setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Process and ship biological specimens per study protocol.
- Maintain lab inventory and order clinical trial supplies.
- Ensure accurate and complete study documentation in compliance with institutional and federal regulations.
- Support research coordinators with testing procedures and overall trial conduct.
- Screen, recruit, and enroll patients in clinical trials.
- Obtain informed consent and explain study participation clearly.
- Schedule appointments, diagnostic tests, and study-related procedures.
- Assist with data entry into electronic case report forms (eCRFs) and databases.
- Support the preparation and submission of reports to regulatory bodies (IRB, FDA, DSMB).
- Maintain knowledge of current study protocols and standard operating procedures.
- Prepare for monitoring visits, sponsor audits, and regulatory inspections.
- Help collect and report adverse events.
- Attend ongoing training and continuing education relevant to research duties.
- Phlebotomy, ECG/EKG, and vital signs collection preferred (or willingness to be trained).
- Strong attention to detail and protocol compliance.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Experience with specimen processing, shipping, and documentation.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science-related field (e.g., biology, chemistry, biochemistry).
- Previous lab experience with biological specimen handling.
- Proficient in maintaining documentation and adhering to study protocols.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
- Supportive, collaborative team environment.
- Opportunity to work on innovative, impactful clinical trials.
- On-the-job training and professional development.
- Regular weekday schedule with no night or weekend shifts.
Salary : $15 - $18