Onsite Clinical Research Assistant - Chattanooga

M3 Wake Research; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

M3 Wake Research, an M3USA Company, is hiring a Research Assistant for our on-site team in Chattanooga, TN. The role supports daily clinical trial activities under supervision, ensuring protocol adherence and high-quality data.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in healthcare, phlebotomy experience preferred, and familiarity with regulatory requirements such as GCP and HIPAA.join our dedicated team at Wake Research to contribute to leading studies.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working in a healthcare setting.
• Phlebotomy experience is highly preferred.
• Previous experience as a medical assistant, EMT or LPN/LVN.
• Prior clinical research experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly, read and understand complex protocols, follow very detailed directions, and multi-tasking.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of patients, employees, and company information at all times and adhere to HIPAA Guidelines.
• Detail-oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clinical supply inventory, including PPE, exam room, and lab supplies; monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishment.
• Ensure exam rooms, lab spaces, and equipment are clean, organized, well-maintained, and visit-ready; maintain equipment logs and temperature records.
• Assist with phlebotomy, sample processing, and preparation/shipment of biological specimens in accordance with protocol and IATA requirements.
• Support study visits by preparing participant charts, lab kits, requisitions, and required documentation.
• Perform protocol-specific clinical tasks as trained and delegated (e.g., vital signs, ECGs, PFTs).
• Accurately collect, document, and enter participant data in source records and EDC systems; assist with query resolution and eDiary reconciliation.
• Assist with participant scheduling, phone screenings, follow-up calls, and visit reminders.
• Support regulatory and study documentation filing, organization, and archiving in compliance with GCP, site SOPs, and sponsor requirements.
• Collaborate with Clinical Research Coordinators and clinical staff to ensure protocol adherence and regulatory compliance.
• Complete all required training (e.g., GCP, OSHA, IATA, site SOPs).

Skills

Phlebotomy

Healthcare experience

Medical assistant

Clinical research

Communication skills

HIPAA knowledge

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Job description

M3 Wake Research, an M3USA Company, is hiring a Research Assistant for our on-site team in Chattanooga, TN. The role supports daily clinical trial activities under supervision, ensuring protocol adherence and high-quality data.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in healthcare, phlebotomy experience preferred, and familiarity with regulatory requirements such as GCP and HIPAA.join our dedicated team at Wake Research to contribute to leading studies.