Clinical Research Assistant: Launch Your Research Career

CLINICAL TRIALS CENTER OF MIDDLE T; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clinical Trials Center of Middle Tennessee is seeking an entry-level Clinical Research Assistant to support daily trial activities alongside Coordinators, Directors, and Investigators. The role emphasizes learning regulatory requirements, study protocols, participant encounters, and documentation.

You will progressively take on more responsibility under supervision, contributing to participant safety and data integrity while gaining hands-on experience across the clinical research process in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; associate degree with healthcare, research, or patient-facing experience may be considered.
• Prior clinical research experience is not required; training will be provided.
• Strong interest in developing a career in clinical research and progressing toward a Clinical Research Coordinator role.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocol-driven processes.

Responsibilities

• Support daily conduct of assigned clinical trials with Investigators, Coordinators, and the Director.
• Develop knowledge of study protocols, visit schedules, inclusion/exclusion criteria, procedures, and timelines.
• Review Investigator's Brochures and manuals; assist with screening potential participants.
• Assist with scheduling visits, testing, procedures, and follow-up.
• Support informed consent process and discuss consent when trained and delegated.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Associate degree with healthcare/research experience

Tools

eSource

EDC

Sponsor systems

Job description

The Clinical Trials Center of Middle Tennessee is seeking an entry-level Clinical Research Assistant to support daily trial activities alongside Coordinators, Directors, and Investigators. The role emphasizes learning regulatory requirements, study protocols, participant encounters, and documentation.

You will progressively take on more responsibility under supervision, contributing to participant safety and data integrity while gaining hands-on experience across the clinical research process in