Clinical Research Support Specialist

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to support departmental clinical research efforts, entering study data into the CTMS and ensuring data quality. You will assist with IRB submissions, coordinate participant visits, and manage CRFs with timely, accurate updates.

The role emphasizes data integrity, biospecimen handling, OSHA/IATA training, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support sponsor visits and research goals.

Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports IRB submissions and task delegation.
• Schedules research participant visits and sends reminders.
• Updates and maintains data in CRF and CTMS within one business day.
• Collects and records biospecimens and lab reports per protocol; ensures OSHA training.
• Maintains IATA training for transport of biological materials and stock of lab supplies.
• Supports sponsor visits and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Communication

Computer basics

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Assoc. degree preferred

Job description

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to support departmental clinical research efforts, entering study data into the CTMS and ensuring data quality. You will assist with IRB submissions, coordinate participant visits, and manage CRFs with timely, accurate updates.

The role emphasizes data integrity, biospecimen handling, OSHA/IATA training, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support sponsor visits and research goals.