Clinical Research Assistant

Virginia Heart; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Annual merit increases

Employee Discount Programs

Quarterly appreciation events

Job summary

Virginia Heart is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to support the execution of outpatient cardio trials. You will assist in coordinating studies, recruit/enroll participants, manage regulatory documents, and ensure adherence to GCP and FDA standards.

Join a team with competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision plans, retirement, disability coverage, paid time off, and ongoing professional development in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience required in clinical research or related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail essential.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced setting.
• Familiarity with ICH-GCP and FDA regulations is desirable.
• EMR experience, EPIC is a plus, and MS Office proficiency.
• Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication.
• Good time management and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Clinical Research Coordinator to plan and complete studies.
• Assist in recruitment, screening, and enrollment of participants per criteria.
• Maintain regulatory documents, study protocols, and participant records.
• Coordinate visits and procedures, scheduling tests and ensuring timely activities.
• Communicate with participants, providers, and staff to support procedures.
• Assist in data collection, entry, and data integrity with confidentiality.
• Prepare and submit regulatory documents to authorities and IRBs.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and QA activities as required.
• Keep up to date with GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Time management

Written & verbal communication

ICH-GCP familiarity

EPIC EMR

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you looking for new career opportunities, great wages, excellent benefits, and work-life balance? Follow your heart to Virginia Heart!

At Virginia Heart, we are looking for a professional Clinical Research Assistant p lays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth execution of clinical trials conducted at our site. As a vital member of our research team, you will assist in the coordination and management of clinical research studies, ensuring adherence to protocols and regulatory requirements.

When you work with Virginia Heart, you will enjoy a dedicated and experienced staff, competitive wages, excellent benefits and the following rewards and incentives:

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program for Mental and Physical well-being
• Three Weeks of Paid Vacation upon eligibility
• One week of Paid Sick Leave
• Annual Merit-Based increases
• Employee Discount Programs
• Quarterly Employee Appreciation Events to include therapy dogs, raffles, and other fun events.

Virginia Heart is Northern Virginia's premier cardiovascular practice, bringing an unparalleled standard of excellence to our patients. We are seeking experienced professionals to join our team in our outpatient cardiology setting. Every employee, at every level, begins their journey at Virginia Heart learning about the history of the organization and its established culture built on trust and integrity. Our employees drive this culture, and we want you to be a part of it.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Coll aborate with the Clinical Research Coordinator to oversee the planning, implementation, and completion of clinical research studies.
• Assistin the recruitment, screening, and enrollment of study participants, ensuring compliance with eligibility criteria.
• Maintainaccurateand complete study documentation, including regulatory documents, study protocols, and participant records.
• Coordinate study visits and procedures, including scheduling participant appointments, arranging study-related tests and assessments, and ensuringtimelycompletion of study activities.
• Communicate with study participants, healthcare providers, and other research staff to provide support and ensure study procedures are carried out effectively.
• Assistin the collection, entry, and management of study data, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Assistin the preparation and submission of regulatory documents to regulatory authorities and institutional review boards (IRBs).
• Participate in study team meetings, training sessions, and quality assurance activities asrequired.
• Maintain current knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelinesandregulatoryrequirements governing clinical research.

Skill Requirements and Qualifications:

• At least one year experience required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines governing clinical research (e.g., ICH-GCP, FDA regulations) is desirable.
• EMR experience, (EPIC a plus) and Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Detailed oriented, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills, team player with the ability to work independently.