Clinical Research Assistant

Overview

Trial Management Associates (TMA) is a leading, fully integrated clinical research management company that partners with private physician practices to successfully manage and execute Phase II-IV industry sponsored clinical research studies. Our team prides itself in providing our Sponsors consistent, statistically sound data for every clinical research study performed.

Together with Headlands Research, we are dedicated to enhancing clinical trial delivery within our communities. As a leading network of advanced clinical trial sites, we leverage cutting-edge technology and exceptional support services to broaden outreach and participation. Founded in 2018, our rapidly growing company currently operates 20 sites across the US and Canada, with plans for further expansion.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Certified Nurse Aid/Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (MA), or similar to function as a Research Assistant at our clinical research site located in Wilmington, NC. 

Job Type:  Regular Full-time Employee

Schedule: Mondays through Thursdays: 7:00am - 4:30pm, Fridays: 7:00 - 11:00am 

Pay Range:  $16-19/hr

Location:  Onsite in Wilmington, NC

Reports to:  Site Director

Benefits:  Our benefits package for full-time employees includes health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k) employer matching, and others.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with patients to provide a good experience during in-person visits and phone calls, among other interactions.
• Provide subject care and data collection procedures in adherence with the assigned study protocol and in accordance with good clinical research principles.
• Confer with subject to explain purpose of study.
• Complete safety calls and monitor patient e-diaries for compliance.
• Explain diagnostic procedures and method of treatment to answer subject concerns.
• Prescreen subject data from electronic medical records to identify eligible subjects according to the study protocol.
• Support patient recruitment through follow up on patient referrals, scheduling patient visits and requesting medical records.
• Perform data entry and review patient demographic information and various other parameters within the company’s internal patient database.
• Complete case report forms (CRFs) in accordance with research protocol guidelines. Answer queries within the Electronic Data Capture (EDC) system.
• QC data in the Electronic Data Capture (EDC) system and cross check with CRIO system.
• Provide training and direction regarding protocol procedures to fellow assistants or new team members.
• Assist in obtaining Principal Investigator (PI) signatures for lab results, and upload/file appropriately.
• Assist onsite or remote clinical research monitors as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in office administration or related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a health care or research environment to allow familiarity with basic medical and research terminology and procedures.
• Certified Nurse Aid (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and/or similar experience strongly preferred.
• Detail-oriented person with the proven ability to collect, compile, and analyze information, as well as understand and communicate research protocol requirements to others.
• Proven ability to work independently on multiple tasks and manage time effectively.
• Software familiarity.
• Medical terminology familiarity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Dependable and goal-oriented team player.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Salary : $16 - $19