Clinical Research Assistant - Patient-Focused Trials

Headlands Research, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Headlands Research, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant in Rolling Hills Estates, CA. This full-time role involves direct patient interaction, assisting with study visits, and ensuring trials are conducted safely and accurately in a fast-paced, research-focused environment.

You will support study coordination, data entry in EDC/CTMS, pharmacy and lab procedures, and regulatory document management, gaining hands-on experience in clinical research and trial operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR 2 years of college in a health-related program OR completion of a medical assistant, phlebotomist, or other healthcare-related program OR experience and training in conducting clinical trials with knowledge of ICH GCP.
• CNAs, Medical Assistants, Phlebotomists and other patient-care roles heavily preferred.
• Experience with medical terminology and laboratory procedures preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to collect, compile, and analyze patient data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain study documents and regulatory binders.
• Schedule subject appointments including ancillary visits such as imaging.
• Understand study protocols and regulatory requirements ensuring FDA/GCP compliance.
• Assist in participant recruitment and prescreening.
• Provide subject care, explain procedures, monitor diary compliance.
• Conduct study procedures like vital signs and ECGs.
• Enter and verify study data in EDC/CTMS and other databases.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Patient-facing

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

2 years of college in health-related program

Medical assistant program/certification

Tools

EMR systems

CTMS

Laboratory procedures

Job description

Headlands Research, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant in Rolling Hills Estates, CA. This full-time role involves direct patient interaction, assisting with study visits, and ensuring trials are conducted safely and accurately in a fast-paced, research-focused environment.

You will support study coordination, data entry in EDC/CTMS, pharmacy and lab procedures, and regulatory document management, gaining hands-on experience in clinical research and trial operations.