Clinical Research Assistant

Green Life Science; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Green Life Science in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to join our clinical research team. You will support day-to-day trial delivery, assist with participant visits, recruitment and documentation to ensure studies run smoothly.

This hands-on role offers exposure to regulatory requirements, GCP and HIPAA, and the chance to build experience across study coordination, data entry and participant engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical research or healthcare is desirable.
• Degree in life sciences or related field advantageous.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of GCP/HIPAA is beneficial.
• Willingness to learn new procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support patient recruitment and screening activities.
• Coordinate appointments and follow-ups.
• Assist with study visits and documentation.
• Obtain and maintain informed consent per procedures.
• Enter and maintain trial data and source documentation.
• Review medical records and lab reports for accuracy.
• Support sample collection, processing and shipment as trained.
• Maintain regulatory files per GCP, HIPAA and SOPs.
• Communicate professionally with participants and teams.
• Assist with investigational product accountability.
• Help run multiple studies and manage priorities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Interest in clinical research

Education

Clinical research degree

Job description

Philadelphia, PA | Clinical Research Site

Make a Difference in Clinical Research

An exciting opportunity is available for a Research Assistant to join a growing clinical research team in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

We are seeking a motivated, organised and patient-focused individual who is passionate about clinical research and wants to develop their career within a busy, hands-on clinical research environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain valuable experience across clinical trial operations, participant recruitment, study visits and research documentation while contributing to the delivery of important clinical studies.

The Role

As a Research Assistant, you will support the day-to-day delivery of clinical trials, working alongside experienced clinical research professionals to ensure studies run efficiently, participants receive excellent care and trial documentation remains accurate and compliant.

You will play an important role in supporting study visits, maintaining participant engagement and ensuring clinical research activities are conducted in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support patient recruitment, prescreening and screening activities to identify potential participants for clinical trials.
• Assist with participant scheduling, appointment coordination and follow-up to support recruitment and retention.
• Support clinical trial visits, including preparation of study materials, participant documentation and visit-related procedures.
• Assist with obtaining and maintaining informed consent documentation in accordance with site procedures and applicable regulations.
• Collect, enter and maintain accurate clinical trial data and source documentation.
• Support the review of medical records, laboratory reports and study documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with biological sample collection, processing, preparation and shipment in accordance with study protocols, where trained and authorised.
• Maintain study files, participant records and regulatory documentation in line with GCP, HIPAA and site SOPs.
• Communicate professionally with participants, clinical research colleagues and study teams.
• Support investigational product accountability and other study-related administrative activities as required.
• Contribute to the efficient running of the research site, supporting multiple studies and competing priorities.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in clinical research, healthcare, patient-facing roles or a related scientific environment is desirable.
• A degree or relevant qualification in clinical research, life sciences, biology, healthcare or a related discipline is advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, particularly when handling clinical documentation and participant information.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with study participants.
• A genuine interest in clinical research and contributing to the development of new treatments.
• Ability to work effectively within a team while managing responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), patient confidentiality and clinical research regulations is beneficial.
• Willingness to learn new procedures, systems and study protocols.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Gain hands-on experience across clinical trial operations and participant-facing research.
• Develop your clinical research career within an established research organisation.
• Work alongside experienced clinical research professionals.
• Build experience across study coordination, recruitment, documentation and clinical trial procedures.
• Contribute to research that may help advance future treatment options.

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Interested in learning more?

If you have a passion for clinical research, enjoy working with people and are looking for an opportunity to develop your experience within a clinical research site, we would welcome your application.