Clinical Research Assistant: Fast-Paced Trials & Data Impact

Velocity-Clinical-Research,-Inc.; West of England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Velocity Clinical Research is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to join the Clinical Operations Team in the UK. You will support the conduct of clinical trials, assist with data management, and ensure compliance with GCP and SOPs.

The role involves venepuncture, sample handling, and assisting with regulatory documentation while communicating with participants and sponsors. A patient-focused, detail-oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Essential GCSEs (English & Maths).
• Desirable Level 3 qualification in life sciences.
• Knowledge of GCP principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conduct of clinical trials per protocols, UK GCP, ICH-GCP, MHRA and SOPs.
• Perform venepuncture and protocol-required specimen collection within training.
• Support clinical assessments: vital signs, ECGs, phlebotomy under supervision.
• Process, package and ship laboratory specimens per protocol and UK regs.
• Maintain laboratory and study supplies with inventory tracking.
• Enter source data and resolve basic data queries under supervision.
• Ensure accurate documentation per GCP standards.
• Communicate with participants, investigators, sponsors, CROs and vendors.
• Support informed consent discussions and ongoing consent.
• Prepare study documentation and regulatory records.
• Assist with participant recruitment and retention activities.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Organisational skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Adaptability

MS Office proficiency

Education

GCSEs in English & Maths

Level 3 qualification in life sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Velocity Clinical Research is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to join the Clinical Operations Team in the UK. You will support the conduct of clinical trials, assist with data management, and ensure compliance with GCP and SOPs.

The role involves venepuncture, sample handling, and assisting with regulatory documentation while communicating with participants and sponsors. A patient-focused, detail-oriented approach is essential.