Clinical Trial Assistant

Meet Life Sciences; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A clinical research organization in Seattle is seeking a Clinical Trial Assistant to support day-to-day operations of clinical trials. The ideal candidate should have a BSc in Biomedical Sciences with at least 2 years of experience in clinical research. Responsibilities include assisting with study start-up activities, tracking recruitment, and managing documentation. This is a contract position offering valuable experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in clinical research or trial coordination.
• Familiarity with clinical trial protocols and good clinical practice (ICH-GCP).
• Experience with clinical systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with study start-up activities and document preparation.
• Track subject recruitment and monitor site updates.
• Maintain essential documents and coordinate clinical supplies.
• Prepare meeting agendas and support communication with vendors.
• Participate in quality assurance activities and audits.
• Attend study team meetings and investigator meetings.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

BSc in Biomedical Sciences or related discipline

Tools

EDC

IWRS

CTMS

Job description

The Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA) provides day-to-day support for clinical study operations, assisting the clinical project team in the planning, execution, and closeout of outsourced clinical trials. This role ensures compliance with ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and internal SOPs while helping to manage documentation, vendor communication, and study logistics across all phases of clinical development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with study start-up activities, including preparation and review of study documents and site/vendor contracts.
• Track subject recruitment, protocol deviations, monitoring visits, and site updates across global studies.
• Maintain and manage essential documents and Trial Master File (TMF); coordinate tracking of clinical supplies.
• Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and status reports; support communication with CROs, vendors, and sites.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, audits, and inspection readiness tasks.
• Attend study team meetings, site teleconferences, and investigator meetings as needed.
• Support risk assessments and corrective action planning under guidance from Clinical Trial Manager.

Qualifications

• BSc in Biomedical Sciences or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in clinical research or trial coordination.
• Familiarity with clinical trial protocols and good clinical practice (ICH-GCP).
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Experience working with EDC, IWRS, CTMS, or similar clinical systems is a plus.

Senioriy level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Other

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