Research Assistant

Centricity Research; Morehead City (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Mental health support (EAP)

Flexible PTO

Education reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Centricity Research is seeking a Research Assistant to support clinical studies from initiation to closeout in North America. You will work with Investigators, CRCs, and site teams to ensure studies run safely, compliant with protocol and regulations, and well-documented.

Your responsibilities include assisting with recruitment and screening, phlebotomy and sample handling, data collection, and maintaining study documentation in CTMS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a health, science, or research-related field or equivalent hands-on healthcare experience.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Tech-savvy with Microsoft Office and clinical data systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct study activities in compliance with GCP, SOPs and protocols; monitor participant safety and schedule visits.
• Support recruitment, screen participants, obtain informed consent, and maintain documentation.
• Perform delegated clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, sample collection/shipping, POCT, and investigational product accountability.
• Complete source documents, maintain CTMS records, report adverse events, and ensure inventory/storage compliance.
• Prepare for monitoring visits and audits, organize ISF and labs, assist with scheduling and participant check-in/out.

Education

Degree in health/science/research-related field

Tools

CTMS

Blood pressure monitors

ECG machines

Point-of-care testing devices

Job description

Centricity Research is one of the largest clinical research networks in North America. We area fully centralized Integrated Research Organization (IRO) specializing in conducting Phase I-IV clinical trials in over 35 therapeutic areas: inpatient and outpatient; pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device trials.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Research Assistant (RA) to support the successful execution of clinical research studies from start to finish. In this role, you’ll work closely with Investigators, Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs), and the wider site team to ensure studies run smoothly, safely, and in full compliance with protocol and regulations. This hands‑on role is varied – some days you’ll recruit and screen participants, other days you’ll collect data, process samples, or keep study documentation organized and accurate. Your work will directly contribute to advancing clinical research that makes a difference in patients’ lives.

What You’ll Do

• Study Protocol & Safety: Conduct study activities in compliance with GCP, SOPs, and protocols; monitor participant safety; and perform scheduled visits and assessments (e.g., vitals, ECGs).
• Recruitment & Enrollment: Support recruitment efforts, screen participants, obtain informed consent, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Study Visit Execution: Perform delegated clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, sample collection/shipping, point-of-care testing, and investigational product accountability.
• Data Integrity & Compliance: Complete source documents and CRFs, maintain CTMS records, report adverse events promptly, and ensure investigational product inventory and storage compliance.
• Site & Administrative Support: Prepare for monitoring visits and audits, maintain ISF, organize exam rooms and labs, assist with scheduling and participant check‑in/out, and support outreach events.

You Might Be a Great Fit If You:

• Have a degree in a health, science, or research‑related field or equivalent hands‑on experience in a healthcare or clinical setting.
• Are comfortable with clinical tools like blood pressure monitors, ECG machines, or point‑of‑care testing devices (or are eager to learn).
• Have strong attention to detail and can maintain accurate, compliant documentation.
• Enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with participants, colleagues, and external partners.
• Are tech‑savvy and comfortable navigating Microsoft Office and clinical data systems.
• Thrive in a team environment but can also work independently.
• Bring a proactive, problem‑solving mindset to every challenge.

Why Centricity Research?

Our Mission

We connect people to scientific advancements through groundbreaking research within a deeply human experience.

Our Core Values

• Quality : We aim for excellence and integrity in everything we do - because lives depend on it.
• Care : We show up for each other, our customers, and our mission - always going the extra mile.
• Be the Change You Seek : We're adaptable, forward‑thinking, and constantly improving - for the betterment of all.
• One Team : We collaborate, support one another, and succeed together.
• Grow for Good : We grow with purpose - to expand access to research and improve global health.
• Own It : We take initiative, deliver results, and follow through - with passion and accountability.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Enhanced EAP – mental health support
• Flexible PTO + paid holidays
• Continuing education reimbursement
• 401(k) / RRSP with company match and immediate vesting

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will provide accommodations during the hiring process upon request.