Clinical Research Assistant

Headlands Research, Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

Headlands Research, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant in Springfield, MO. You will support clinical trial procedures, assist with patient visits and lab-related tasks, and provide essential administrative help to the research team.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience with MS Office, and a willingness to learn phlebotomy and ECG techniques as needed. Competitive hourly pay and benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Strong reporting and administrative writing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data entry.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Good communication, both verbal and written.
• Phlebotomy skills or willingness to learn.
• ECG experience or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory functions including blood draws and sample handling.
• Conduct visit assessments such as weight and vital signs.
• Provide administrative support to the research team.
• Collaborate with researchers to meet study objectives.
• Assist with recruitment and phone screening of potential patients.
• Maintain study documents per protocols and policies.
• Plan, prioritize, and track tasks to meet deadlines.
• Perform data entry and document management tasks.
• Conduct patient visits in person and by phone.
• Report to the office Monday–Friday.

Skills

Reporting skills

Administrative writing

MS Office

Process management

Organization

Analytical thinking

Professionalism

Problem solving

Communication skills

Phlebotomy

ECG experience

Job description

At Headlands Research, we are dedicated to enhancing clinical trial delivery within our communities. As a leading network of advanced clinical trial sites, we leverage cutting-edge technology and exceptional support services to broaden outreach and participation. Founded in 2018, our rapidly growing company currently operates 20+ sites across the US and Canada, with plans for further expansion.

Everybody is unique. This means the medicine that works for one person might not work for millions of others- and that's what gets us out of bed every morning. At Clinvest Research, we study chronic, unseeable conditions like migraine, arthritis, and diabetes to help bring new treatment options to the world.

We've been conducting clinical trials in southwest Missouri for more than 30 years and have been a part of over 400 trials in over 20 therapeutic areas. In order to keep growing and helping more patients find hope in their conditions, we're on the hunt for a team member to join us in our effort as a Clinical Research Assistant.

As a Clinical Research Assistant, you'll assist with clinical trial procedures as an integral part of the research team. Your direction will be assigned by the Director of Research, but your day-to-day could take many forms. From hands-on time with patients to driving around Springfield on supply runs or touching up on protocol training, everything you do plays an essential role in advancing tomorrow's medicine- today.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with laboratory functions such as blood draws, maintaining lab kits, processing lab samples, and shipping labs
• Perform visit assessments such as weight, blood pressure and ECG
• Provide administrative support to the research team members
• Communicate effectively and work in collaboration with the research team in order to meet research study objectives
• Aid in recruitment and phone screening of potential patients utilizing patient database and prospective patient database
• Comply with institutional and departmental policies and procedures
• Manage the storage and retention of study documents as per outlined in study protocols
• Prioritize workload, plan, organize, track, and follow up on projects and tasks with the ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks accurately
• Complete word processing, spreadsheet, and database data entry, including, but not limited to, correspondence, records, reports, scanning, emailing, copying, and other tasks as directed by the study These are done neatly, accurately, and in a timely manner
• Conduct patient visits, in person and phone call
• Report punctually in-office Monday-Friday

Skills/Qualifications: Reporting skills, administrative writing skills, Microsoft Office skills, managing processes, organization, analyzing information, professionalism, problem-solving, verbal and written communication, ability to focus on and perform detailed work, previous phlebotomy skills or willingness to learn phlebotomy, previous ECG experience or willingness to learn.

The hourly rate for this position is $20-$23 and is based on the depth of your skills and prior experience.

We believe in life outside of work

• Paid time off where we encourage you to unplug, take a vacation, and come back fresh and refueled.
• We also find any reason we can to celebrate. Birthdays, holidays, successes, major life events-get ready to celebrate the people around you!
• During the days when the pedal is to the metal in-office, we hold schedule flexibility on a precious pedestal. In addition, we offer medical, dental, life insurance, and a 401k program with company matching.

Headlands Research will never ask a candidate for personal identifiable information (date of birth, social security number, driver's license information, etc) via email or messenger tools, or for a financial deposit of any kind.

Headlands Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

As set forth in Headlands Research's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.