Clinical Research Assistant

Brooklyn Clinical Research; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,500 - 67,500; Full time

Job summary

A clinical research organization in Brooklyn is seeking a Patient Recruitment Coordinator. The ideal candidate will assist with patient intake, perform venipunctures, and support the clinical team in research activities. Strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft tools are essential. Growth opportunities are available to transition into a Clinical Research Coordinator within 1-2 years. Starting salary range is $62,500 - $67,500.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer-service skills and comfortable with patient interaction.
• Goals-driven while maintaining quality.
• Detail-oriented and proactive self-starter.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with medical terminology and pharmaceutical drugs is a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures with great skill and care.
• Assist in patient intake, including recording vital signs.
• Prepare and maintain examination rooms.
• Perform study-related follow-up and safety calls.
• Data collection and entry for ongoing research.
• Support clinical staff with various tasks.
• Document patient information in eSource.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Coordinate with the research team.

Skills

Customer-service skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive self-starter

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Patient Recruitment Coordinator

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Company history: Brooklyn Clinical Research was founded to increase access to clinical trials for underrepresented populations. Clinical-trial enrollment should accurately represent the broader population. To support this objective, we establish clinical research sites in densely populated metropolitan areas with diverse populations. In meeting this objective, we help improve therapeutic efficacy and safety for all individuals.

Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated and growth-oriented Clinical Research Assistant to join our clinical‑research team in Brooklyn, NY. This position is ideal for someone who is interested in gaining experience in clinical research and advancing their career within the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures with a high degree of skill and patient care.
• Assist in patient intake, including recording vital signs and medical history.
• Prepare and maintain examination rooms, ensuring all necessary supplies are stocked.
• Perform study‑related follow‑up calls, safety calls, and follow‑up visits.
• Data collection and entry related to ongoing research studies, including our pre‑screening studies.
• Support clinical staff with various tasks as needed.
• Accurately document patient information in eSource.
• Follow established protocols for safety, infection control, and confidentiality.
• Ensure compliance with research protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with the research team and principal investigator.

Growth Opportunities

For the right candidate, we expect them to be trained and developed into a Clinical Research Coordinator. Expect this process to take 1 to 2 years.

Knowledge and Skills

• Must have excellent customer‑service skills and be very comfortable with patient interaction.
• Must be goals‑driven while continuously maintaining quality.
• Must be a detail‑oriented and proactive self‑starter.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with medical terminology and pharmaceutical drugs is a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Starting Salary Range: $62,500 - $67,500