Research Assistant – Philadelphia, PA Research Team

Green Life Science; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Hands-on trial exposure

Collaborative environment

Professional development

Job summary

Green Life Science is seeking a Research Assistant in Philadelphia, PA to join a busy clinical research team. This role supports the delivery of clinical studies, data collection, and study coordination, with hands-on experience in patient-facing activities.

You will work closely with Clinical Research Coordinators and investigators to ensure protocol compliance, participant visits, consent, and regulatory documentation, building a foundation for a career in clinical research in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or healthcare field or equivalent research experience.
• Experience in clinical research, healthcare, or lab environment is desirable.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and manage multiple priorities.
• Professional and compassionate with research participants.
• Basic computer skills and MS Office familiarity.
• Understanding of clinical research principles and GCP is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day coordination and conduct of clinical research studies.
• Support recruitment, pre-screening and scheduling of visits.
• Communicate with participants regarding study requirements and visit arrangements.
• Assist with informed consent documentation and training.
• Support study visits, including participant check-in and materials preparation.
• Collect, enter and maintain participant data.
• Maintain study files and regulatory records per protocols.
• Assist with basic clinical procedures when trained.
• Monitor supplies and keep research areas organized for visits.
• Help maintain compliance with GCP and study protocols.
• Identify participant concerns and safety information to the study team.
• Collaborate with the wider team to ensure efficient, high-quality studies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time-management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Compassionate approach

MS Office

GCP familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific or healthcare discipline

Job description

Research Assistant – Philadelphia, PA

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

About The Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to join a busy research team in Philadelphia, PA. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop their career in clinical research, supporting the delivery of clinical studies while gaining valuable hands‑on experience in patient‑facing research activities, data collection and study coordination.

The successful candidate will work closely with Clinical Research Coordinators, investigators and other site staff to support the day-to-day running of clinical trials. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, a proactive attitude and a genuine interest in clinical research and patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day coordination and conduct of clinical research studies.
• Support participant recruitment, pre‑screening and scheduling of research visits.
• Communicate with potential and enrolled participants regarding study requirements and visit arrangements.
• Assist with obtaining and documenting informed consent, as delegated and appropriately trained.
• Support study visits, including participant check‑in, preparation of study materials and completion of protocol‑related activities.
• Collect, enter and maintain accurate participant information and clinical research data.
• Maintain study files, source documentation and regulatory records in accordance with study protocols and applicable requirements.
• Assist with basic clinical procedures and assessments, where trained and authorised.
• Monitor study supplies and ensure research areas are organised and prepared for participant visits.
• Support the team in maintaining compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), study protocols and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Identify and elevate participant concerns, protocol deviations and safety‑related information to the appropriate study personnel.
• Work collaboratively with the wider research team to ensure studies are conducted efficiently and to a high standard.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific or healthcare discipline, or equivalent research experience.
• Previous experience in a clinical research, healthcare or laboratory environment is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and manage multiple priorities.
• A professional and compassionate approach when interacting with research participants.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• An understanding of clinical research principles and Good Clinical Practice is advantageous.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting clinical trials at a research site.
• Familiarity with electronic data capture systems or electronic medical records.
• Experience with participant recruitment, screening or scheduling.
• Knowledge of informed consent procedures and clinical research documentation.
• Relevant GCP training or certification.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to develop a career within clinical research.
• Hands‑on exposure to clinical trial operations and participant-facing research.
• Collaborative and supportive research environment.
• Professional development and opportunities to expand clinical research knowledge.