Clinical Research Assistant

Prolerity Clinical Research, Inc.; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolerity Clinical Research, Inc. in Metairie, LA is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant (CRA) to support daily study activities and clinic operations. You will work with clinical teams, investigators, and participants to ensure visits occur per protocol.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail. Responsibilities include protocol adherence, data management, patient screening, phlebotomy, and coordinating regulatory documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Healthcare or clinical research experience is a plus.
• Prior exposure to clinical trials is beneficial.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Study familiarization by reading protocols and coordinating with the PI and team.
• Ensure adherence to protocols and obtain exemptions when applicable.
• Collect, process and ship laboratory samples per study requirements.
• Screen patients and qualify for enrolling clinical trials.
• Assist coordinators with trial organization and regulatory records.
• Communicate protocol issues to the study team and PI.
• Perform clinical tasks such as vitals, ECG, phlebotomy, packaging.
• Maintain timely source documentation and sponsor information.
• Educate patients and families about participation and trials.
• Assist in community outreach and referrals when applicable.
• Handle ad-hoc tasks as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Technical Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

Description

The Clinical Research Assistant (CRA) assists in the daily activities of clinical research studies and clinic operations. This role involves working closely with clinical teams, investigators, and study participants to ensure that all required procedures and visits occur according to protocol‑specific guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Study Familiarization: Thoroughly understand assigned studies by reading protocols, attending start‑up meetings, and coordinating with the Principal Investigator and study team.
• Protocol Adherence: Ensure strict adherence to study protocols and obtain exemptions when applicable.
• Specimen Collection & Processing: Collect, process, and ship laboratory samples in accordance with study requirements.
• Patient Screening & Qualification: Collect initial psychiatric and medical information through patient interviews and access appropriate sources to qualify and accurately place patients in enrolling clinical trials.
• Study Coordination Support: Assist Clinical Research Coordinators in trial‑related organization and documentation, including filing and maintaining regulatory records.
• Communication & Reporting: Communicate protocol issues to the study team, Site Administrator, Principal Investigator (PI), or Sub‑Investigator as needed.
• Clinical Tasks: Perform clinical tasks such as vital signs measurement, height and weight recording, ECG administration, phlebotomy, and specimen packaging.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain timely source documentation and ensure compliance with sponsor‑required information.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about study participation and clinical drug trials in general.
• Community Engagement: Assist in community outreach events and provide appropriate community resource referrals to patients, caretakers, and family members when applicable.
• Additional Duties: Perform ad‑hoc tasks and assist in other study‑related activities as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities of the Clinical Research Assistant; however, additional duties may be assigned as needed to support the research program or the operational needs of the organization. These additional responsibilities are not limited to the above and may evolve over time based on study requirements or business needs.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively (both written and oral) with patients, study teams, and external stakeholders.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills to engage with study participants and colleagues.
• Organizational Skills: Strong ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and maintain documentation.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office software required; knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems preferred.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in maintaining documentation and following protocol guidelines.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive participant data while adhering to ethical and regulatory guidelines.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience in a healthcare or clinical research setting is a plus.
• Clinical Trials Knowledge: Previous exposure to clinical trials is preferred but not required.

This role is ideal for someone detail‑oriented, organized, and eager to support clinical research in advancing medical knowledge and patient care.