Job Title: Research Assistant I
Reports to: Site Operations Manager
Job Summary/ Objective:
The Research Assistant I will play a crucial role in supporting ongoing clinical trials, data collection, and analysis. Your work will contribute directly to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes.
Essential Functions:
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Data Collection and Entry:
- Assist in collecting patient data during clinical trials, ensuring accuracy and adherence to protocols.
- Participant Recruitment and Consent:
- Help recruit eligible participants for clinical studies.
- Prepare and process biological samples (blood, urine, tissue) for analysis.
- Assist with laboratory experiments and assays.
- Schedule study visits and coordinate participant appointments.
- Assist with regulatory submissions
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with principal investigators, physicians, and other team members.
- Communicate study updates and findings effectively.
Education/Experience/Skills:
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred (biology, life sciences, health sciences, etc.).
- Experience: This is an entry-level position and no prior experience is required
Skills: (please refer to the Helios Upskilling Guide for the complete list of all skills required for this role)
- Filing and accessing documents
Working Conditions/ Physical Demands:
Standard operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. May be required to complete job-related tasks outside of that time frame in excess of a standard 40-hour work week. Requires prolonged walking, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports.
Travel required: none
