Clinical Research Administrative Assistant

START Research; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan with UK

Annual performance bonus

Paid time off and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

EAP program

Flexible FSA and HSA plans

Job summary

The START Center for Cancer Research is the world’s largest early-phase site network, fully dedicated to oncology clinical research. The Clinical Administrative Assistant facilitates the efficient operation of the assigned department by performing clerical and administrative tasks.

Located in Pittsburgh, the role follows a M-F, 8am-5pm schedule and involves answering calls, greeting visitors, filing, data retrieval, and coordinating travel, meetings, and minutes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• At least three years of experience in an administrative role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Answer and transfer phone calls, screening when necessary.
• Welcome and direct visitors and clients.
• Maintain filing systems as assigned.
• Retrieve information as requested from records, email, minutes, and other related documents; prepare written summaries of data when needed.
• Respond to and resolve administrative inquiries and questions.
• Coordinate and schedule travel, meetings, and appointments for managers or supervisors.
• Prepare agendas and schedules for meetings.
• Record and distribute minutes or other records for meetings.
• Maintain office supplies and coordinate maintenance of office equipment.
• Maintain a system for recording expenses and the use of petty cash.

Skills

Office administration

Communication skills

MS Office

Independent work

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The START Center for Cancer Research is the world’s largest early-phase site network, fully dedicated to oncology clinical research. The Clinical Administrative Assistant facilitates the efficient operation of the assigned department by performing clerical and administrative tasks.

Located in Pittsburgh, the role follows a M-F, 8am-5pm schedule and involves answering calls, greeting visitors, filing, data retrieval, and coordinating travel, meetings, and minutes.