Research Assistant

Metro Infusion Center; Burr Ridge, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Metro Infusion Center is seeking a Research Assistant under the supervision of the Director of Research to support non-clinical data collection across multiple projects. Responsibilities include data entry, analysis of clinical data, and ensuring adherence to study protocols and objectives.

The role involves setting up and calibrating research equipment, assisting monitors, handling lab samples, uploading documents to EMR, and coordinating with sponsors and CRAs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; degrees in social sciences or health-related fields preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Experience in the medical field preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EMR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter data proficiently into a data capture system for sponsors and CROs.
• Set up, calibrate, and maintain lab/field research equipment as required.
• Assist Clinical Research Associates monitoring studies (on- and off-site).
• Invoice payments for the clinical trial budget.
• Ship lab samples following regulations and protocols.
• Upload study documents to EMR chart and track specimen shipments.
• Attend project meetings and communicate with staff via email/phone.
• Perform ECGs and phlebotomy as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Phlebotomy

Medical field experience

Microsoft Office

EMR proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Degree in health-related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EMR systems

Job description

Under the supervision of the Director of Research, the Research Assistant provides non-clinical support through data collection for various research projects. The Research assistant will analyze and evaluate clinical data gathered during research while ensuring compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. Responsibilities assigned to individuals can and will change at any time at the discretion of management or the supervisor.

Schedule: M-F (8:30am-5pm)

Specific Duties:

• Enter data proficiently and accurately into a data capture system for sponsors and contract research organizations to monitor.
• Request or acquire the equipment and supplies necessary for each project.
• Set up, calibrate, and maintain laboratory and/or field research equipment, as specified by the requirements of the study.
• Assist Clinical Research Associates that are monitoring each study (on and off-site).
• Invoice for payments associated with the clinical trial budget.
• Ship lab samples while following regulations and protocols when needed.
• Attend project meetings and communicate with fellow staff through email and phone calls.
• Perform ECG's
• Perform Phlebotomy
• Upload study documents to EMR chart
• Track specimen shipments
• Responsibilities may evolve depending on protocol specific requirements

Must have a high school diploma. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution in social sciences or health-related discipline is preferred. Phlebotomy experience is preferred. Experience in the medical field is preferred but not required. Proficiency in Microsoft products and various electronic medical records systems is preferred.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• $20/hour + monthly bonus