Clinical Trial Research Assistant

Advanced Rheumatology of Houston; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Rheumatology of Houston is seeking a Clinical Trial Research Assistant for our onsite outpatient clinic near The Woodlands, TX. You will join a dedicated research team and support specimen handling, documentation, patient recruitment, and regulatory submissions throughout the study lifecycle.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a science-related field and prior lab experience with biological specimens.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field (US university).
• Previous lab experience with biological specimen handling.
• Must live within 30 minutes of The Woodlands, TX.

Responsibilities

• Process and ship biological specimens per study protocol.
• Maintain lab inventory and order clinical trial supplies.
• Ensure accurate and complete study documentation per regulations.
• Support coordinators with testing procedures and trial conduct.
• Advertise, screen, recruit, and enroll patients in clinical trials.
• Obtain informed consent and explain study participation.
• Schedule appointments, tests, and procedures.
• Data entry into eCRFs/databases.
• Prepare and submit reports to IRB/FDA/DSMB.
• Maintain knowledge of study protocols and SOPs.
• Prepare for monitoring visits and audits.
• Help collect and report adverse events.
• Attend ongoing research training.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ECG/EKG

Vital signs collection

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in science-related field

Job description

The Woodlands, TX | Full-Time | Private Outpatient Medical Clinic/Onsite Woodlands Private Outpatient Medical Clinic is actively seeking a Clinical Trial Research Assistant to join our dedicated clinical research team. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in cutting‑edge medical research in a supportive and dynamic outpatient setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and ship biological specimens per study protocol.
• Maintain lab inventory and order clinical trial supplies.
• Ensure accurate and complete study documentation in compliance with institutional and federal regulations.
• Support research coordinators with testing procedures and overall trial conduct.
• Advertise, screen, recruit, and enroll patients in clinical trials.
• Obtain informed consent and explain study participation clearly.
• Schedule appointments, diagnostic tests, and study‑related procedures.
• Assist with data entry into electronic case report forms (eCRFs) and databases.
• Support the preparation and submission of reports to regulatory bodies (IRB, FDA, DSMB).
• Maintain knowledge of current study protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Prepare for monitoring visits, sponsor audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Help collect and report adverse events.
• Attend ongoing training and continuing education relevant to research duties.

Preferred Skills

• Phlebotomy, ECG/EKG, and vital signs collection preferred (or willingness to be trained).
• Experience with specimen processing, shipping, and documentation.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a science‑related field US University (e.g., biology, chemistry, biochemistry).
• Previous lab experience with biological specimen handling.
• Proficient in maintaining documentation and adhering to study protocols.
• MUST live within 30 mins of The Woodlands.
• THIS POSITION IS ONSITE.
• Must be Technologically Adept.
• Strong attention to detail and protocol compliance.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive, collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to work on innovative, impactful clinical trials.
• On‑the‑job training and professional development.
• Regular weekday schedule with no night or weekend shifts.