Research Assistant

CenExel; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

LTD

STD

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

CenExel Clinical Research in Marlton, NJ is seeking an organized Clinical Research Support role to assist Clinical Research Coordinators. You will help create patient charts, prepare visits with accurate documentation, and manage study materials while ensuring compliance with ICH, GCP and site guidelines.

The role emphasizes collaboration with study teams and participants, strong communication, and reliable data entry in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Interest in and knowledge of clinical study indications.
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with electronic equipment.
• Skilled in organization and record maintenance.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Experience working with patients.
• Strong ability to build relationships with supervisors and co-workers.
• Attention to detail and initiative.
• Calm, effective in emergencies.
• Ability to follow guidelines and procedures.
• Clear oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain patient charts for all assigned studies.
• Prepare participant visits per CRC schedule with accurate source documents and materials.
• Maintain inventory of study supplies.
• Complete data entry and resolve queries for CRFs per timelines.
• Assist Coordinators with assessments (blood pressure, urine collection).
• Communicate with participants, caregivers, vendors and laboratories.
• Assist with scheduling and clerical tasks.
• Support monitoring visits for studies.
• Carry out daily responsibilities as assigned.
• Take on additional duties as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Communication

Organization

Detail oriented

Time management

Teamwork

Emergency response

Guidelines adherence

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Email

Lab information systems

Job description

About Us

Each of CenExel’s research sites specialize in Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials. Our Centers of Excellence comprise some of the most well‑respected and long‑standing research facilities in the country. Specialty areas of research across our sites include Psychiatry, Acute Post‑Op Pain, Asian Bridging, Dermatology, GI, and Neurology. Each of our Centers of Excellence has tremendous experience and expertise in complex early phase trials, and all our sites have in‑patient capability. We focus on quality people, teamwork, and highly experienced clinical research managers with a history of success.
We promote teamwork, positive leadership, and optimal work‑life balance, and we provide highly competitive compensation along with a generous benefits package to full‑time employees after 30 days of employment, including Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life Ins, and 401k.

Job Summary

Provides direct support to Clinical Research Coordinators in the completion of protocol‑specific study goals while observing strict adherence to ICH, GCP, protocol, and site guidelines and policies.

Compensation

$19‑$24 per hour (depending on education, experience, and skillset).

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Creating and maintaining patient charts for all assigned studies.
• Preparing participant visits based on CRCs schedule, ensuring all source documents, assessments, lab kits, and other visit materials are available and accurate; filing of lab results, EKG results, and other communication in designated patient charts.
• Maintaining inventory of study‑specific supplies including lab kits, assessments and participant‑facing materials.
• Timely completion of data entry and query resolution for all CRFs, based on sponsor‑specific timelines and deadlines established in contract or other communication.
• Assisting Coordinators in assessments, including but not limited to blood pressure and urine collection.
• Communicating with study participants, caregivers, third‑party vendors and laboratories as needed.
• Assisting Coordinators with scheduling, copying, faxing, and other clerical tasks.
• Aiding Coordinators in the facilitation of study monitoring visits.
• Completion of daily responsibilities delegated by CRC as they pertain to the study and/or participants.
• Assuming other duties and responsibilities as assigned. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered all inclusive.

Education / Experience / Skills

• Interest in and knowledge of specific study indications.
• Excellent computer skills and advanced knowledge of electronic equipment (e‐mail, computer, fax machine, copier, etc.).
• Skilled in organization and record maintenance.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Experience working with patients.
• Skilled in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with supervisors and co‑workers.
• Strong personal initiative and attention to detail.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to clearly communicate both orally and verbally.

Working Conditions

• Indoor, office environment.
• Essential physical requirements include sitting, typing, standing, and walking.
• Lightly active position, occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
• Reporting to work, as scheduled, is essential.

CenExel Clinical Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.