Clinical Trial Assistant – Sports Science Focus

Atlantia Clinical Trials; Cork; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of human clinical research services is seeking a Clinical Trial Assistant to support clinical research. This position blends coordination with hands-on responsibilities for conducting physical performance assessments. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Sports Science or Exercise Physiology, strong communication skills, and a detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in exercise and physiological performance assessments.
• Flexible to work early mornings and evenings when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager and study team with clinical trial deliverables.
• Conduct exercise physiology assessments and ensure participant safety.
• Collect and enter data in electronic CRFs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Sports Physiology, Exercise Science

Tools

Clinical or lab-grade testing equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Clinical Trial Assistant (Fixed-term Contract) with a background in Sports Science or Exercise Physiology to support clinical research activities. This dual role blends core CTA duties with hands-on responsibility for conducting physical performance assessments on study participants as part of clinical investigations.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Trial Coordination

• Support the Project Manager and study team to meet all study deliverables on time and to quality standards.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of study documentation.
• Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), SOPs and data protection guidelines.
• Participate in site initiation visits and internal study kick-off meetings.
• Support participant recruitment, screening, scheduling and retention in collaboration with the Recruitment and Operations team.
• Conduct study visits with participants in our onsite clinic.
• Collect and enter data in electronic CRFs and maintain appropriate study logs.
• Assist with collection, processing and shipping/storage of biological samples.
• Provide guidance on food diaries and FFQs and assist with analysis using relevant software.
• Ability to manage schedules and work to targets.

Physical Assessments (Sports Science Duties)

Conduct standardised exercise physiology assessments including:

• VO₂ max and VO₂ peak testing using metabolic carts and appropriate protocols.
• Muscle strength testing using Biodex equipment.
• Vertical jump testing to assess lower-body power.
• Chair sit-to-stand tests.
• 6 minute walk tests and other mobility/functional performance assessments.
• Ensure participant safety and comfort during all physical testing procedures.
• Calibrate and maintain physiological testing equipment as per SOPs.
• Accurately collect, record, and manage assessment data.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to optimise scheduling and testing flow.
• Promptly report findings, anomalies, or adverse events to Project Manager.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Sports Physiology, Exercise Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience conducting exercise and physiological performance assessments.
• Strong understanding of human physiology, fitness testing and data accuracy.
• IT literacy (booking systems, Microsoft Office etc)
• A flexible approach to the working week, early mornings and evening work may be required.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to participant welfare and regulatory compliance.

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience working with a CRO, research, or clinical study environment.
• Experience using clinical or lab-grade testing equipment (e.g. Biodex, metabolic carts).
• Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

About Atlantia Clinical Trials

Atlantia Clinical Trials is a leading provider of human clinical research services, with over a decade of experience conducting high-quality studies across a wide range of health areas. The organization is committed to delivering robust scientific results with a strong emphasis on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and data integrity.

With state-of-the-art clinical sites located in both Ireland and the United States, Atlantia supports multicentre, multinational trials across a variety of study designs. Its infrastructure and experienced, ICH-GCP certified team allow for comprehensive project management and execution, ensuring data collection is consistent, reliable, and aligned with study protocols.

Key therapeutic and research areas include healthy ageing, gastrointestinal function and disorders, sports performance and physical activity, nutrition, cognitive health and stress, cardiovascular health, metabolic syndrome, immune function, bone and joint health, and the microbiome across multiple body sites—including the gut, skin, vagina, and oral cavity.

A significant portion of Atlantia’s research focuses on microbiome therapeutics and bioactive ingredients in both healthy and clinical populations. This includes studies involving live biotherapeutic products (LBPs), prebiotic fibers, probiotic strains, and various other investigational products.

Closing date for applications is the 16th of July.