Research Associate

Parexel; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Parexel Baltimore, MD unit is seeking a Research Associate to support Phase I trials by recruiting and screening participants, conducting protocol-specific visits, and ensuring accurate data capture.

This role includes onboarding training and pathways to grow into enrollment specialist, clinical research coordinator, or management roles within Parexel.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience in fast-paced environments.
• Patient care experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• B.S. in a life science field or equivalent experience required.
• Prior clinical research experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Recruit study participants and screen per protocols.
• Enter participants in tracking systems and maintain logs.
• Conduct screening visits and protocol-specific participant visits.
• Assist with monitor visits and ensure study documentation accuracy.
• Maintain knowledge of Clinical Operating Guidelines and safety procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Data entry / record keeping

Clinical research experience

English fluency

Life sciences knowledge

Education

B.S. in related life science

HS diploma/GED with relevant experience

BSN / RN or masters degree is a plus

Job description

Job Title

Research Associate

Work Location

onsite in Baltimore, MD

Parexel Early Phase Clinical Unit supports the development of innovative new medicines which are vital for public health, improving outcomes, and saving lives. The early phase and “first in human” trials are the first step in testing these novel treatments in humans.

At Parexel Baltimore, MD unit our highly trained and skilled Research Associates are crucial to ensuring the successful completion of Phase I trials by recruiting and screening study participants, conducting protocol-specific visits, and ensuring accurate documentation and data management. This is a great role for anyone that aspires to be an enrollment specialist, clinical research coordinator, or eventually manager. Parexel provides a great system of support to help you grow and advance your career internally.

What you’ll do after training is completed (including but not limited)

• You will understand study protocols and be able to complete required medical procedures.
• Recruit study participants by calling the database, attending company sponsored community events, posting flyers in schools, senior centers, supermarkets, and other establishments.
• Enter study participants in the study participant tracking system and study logs, maintain appointment calendars, and operate company information systems and computer programs.
• Conduct screening visits and study protocol specific study participant visits, assist staff physicians in assessment of concomitant medications, adverse events, lab results, and other test results.
• Prepare/monitor study supplies and stock levels in clinic/hospital.
• Label, inventory, and send plasma samples.
• Problem solve study participant issues as they arise.
• Ensure basic study participant safety is provided.
• Assist with Monitor visits (i.e., room set up, etc.).
• Maintain and update knowledge of Clinical Operating Guidelines and their proper application.
• Assume appropriate role with study participants and caregivers.
• Assure quality and accuracy of source and CRF documentation.
• Comply with Quality Management (QM) department guidelines and perform corrections for QM, CRC and Monitor/Sponsor Representative in a timely manner.

Your Profile

• Customer service experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Patient Care experience highly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail.
• B.S. in related life science field OR HS diploma/GED with relevant experience
• BSN, RN or master’s degree is a plus.
• Prior clinical research experience, floor nursing, and/or psychiatric experience is a plus.
• Written and spoken English fluency required; Mandarin, Japanese or Spanish fluency is preferred.

Shifts/Hours

• Seeking candidates that can work the day shift M-F.
• Weekend shifts are occasionally required.

Base Pay Range

$20.00 to $25.00 per hour

Actual salaries may vary within the range based on several factors including, but not limited to education, training, experience, professional achievement, and location.

In addition to base salary, some roles may be eligible for participation in Parexel’s annual performance-based bonus plan, annual salary review and additional total rewards incentives.

Benefits

• Participation in Parexel’s annual performance-based bonus plan
• Annual salary review
• Additional total rewards incentives
• Paid time off
• 401k match
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Other benefit offerings in accordance with the terms of applicable plans

Our talent acquisition team will provide additional details on our bonus plan or incentive programs for those eligible roles. For all eligible employees, we offer market leading benefit programs including paid time off, 401k match, life insurance, health insurance, and other benefit offerings in accordance with the terms of applicable plans.