Research Assistant
Syneos Health
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Job summary
Syneos Health in Miami, FL seeks a Research Assistant to support clinical trials and patient care in a fast-paced research setting. The role involves direct participant interaction, clinical tasks, and collaboration with study teams to ensure protocol compliance.
The position requires bilingual English/Spanish abilities, strong communication, and prior research experience. This on-site role offers growth opportunities within a global biopharmaceutical solutions organization.
Qualifications
- Two-way bilingual ability in English and Spanish is required.
- One year of prior Research Assistant experience preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
Responsibilities
- Ensure safety and well-being of study participants and document events.
- Follow study protocols and timelines to keep operations on track.
- Perform clinical tasks such as vital signs, ECGs, and venipuncture.
- Manage study supplies and equipment to ensure readiness.
- Guide participants through informed consent clearly and compassionately.
- Provide a friendly, approachable presence to volunteers.
- Support the team with additional clinical tasks as needed.
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Job description
Syneos Health® is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.
Our Clinical Development model brings the customer and the patient to the center of everything that we do. We are continuously looking for ways to simplify and streamline our work to not only make Syneos Health easier to work with, but to make us easier to work for.
Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you’ll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to accelerate the delivery of therapies, because we are passionate to change lives.
Discover what our 29,000 employees, across 110 countries already know:
WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE
- We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
- We are committed to our Total Self culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people.
- We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives – we’re able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong.
Medical Assistant – Clinical Research (Bilingual English/Spanish) - Miami, FL
(Multiple Roles/ Shift)
Ready to use your clinical skills in a role that truly makes an impact? Join our team as a Medical Assistant – Clinical Research and help shape the future of medicine while providing exceptional care to our study participants. You’ll be hands‑on in the clinic—performing key procedures, supporting clinical trials, and ensuring every volunteer feels informed, comfortable, and appreciated. If you’re passionate about helping others, eager to learn, and excited to grow your career in research, this is the perfect place to start!
- Make an impact: Ensure every volunteer at our clinic feels valued, cared for, and has an exceptional experience.
- Grow your career: Receive solid training, mentoring, and opportunities to advance within a supportive and professional environment.
- Be part of a winning team: Work with amazing colleagues and leadership who recognize your contributions and support your success.
- Ensure the safety and well‑being of study participants, intervening when necessary and documenting events.
- Follow study protocols and timelines carefully to keep everything running smoothly.
- Perform clinical tasks such as vital signs, ECGs, medication administration, catheter insertion, and venipuncture.
- Manage study supplies and equipment, ensuring everything is ready when needed.
- Guide participants through the informed consent process, making it clear and comfortable for them.
- Be the friendly, approachable face that volunteers remember—your interpersonal skills are key!
- Support your team with additional clinical tasks as needed.
- Miami, FL – Downtown: 1951 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33179
- South Miami (SOMI): 5966 South Dixie Hwy, South Miami, FL 33179
- (Candidates must be flexible and available to work at either location based on clinic needs.)
- People-person extraordinaire: You make others feel welcome, appreciated, and confident in their experience with us.
- Self-starter: Highly organized, proactive, and ready to take initiative.
- Tech-savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; ClinSpark experience is a huge plus.
- Bilingual: Fluent in written and spoken English, and fluent in spoken Spanish.
- Certified & knowledgeable: Phlebotomy & Medical Assistant (CMA or RMA) or equivalent.
- One year of prior Research Assistant experience.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Regulatory or clinical research experience is a bonus.
6am -2pm 2-10pm (differential pay if applicable)
Monday-Friday and occasionally weekends
- Exceptional support from leadership and teammates.
- A culture that prioritizes growth, mentorship, and career development.
- The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of study volunteers every day.
- A workplace where you’re valued, your voice is heard, and your work truly matters.
- company car or car allowance
- Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision
- Company match 401k
- eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance
- flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time
Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.
The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.
Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.
No matter what your role is, you’ll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.
http://www.syneoshealth.com
Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.
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