Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Research Assistant

Job Description

The Research Assistant provides direct support to Clinical Research Coordinators to achieve protocol-specific study goals, ensuring strict adherence to ICH, GCP, protocol, and site guidelines and policies. This role is integral in facilitating the smooth operation of clinical research activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Clinical Research Coordinator's right hand in various tasks, including seeing patients and preparing lab kits and patient binders.
• Assist with enrollment logs and other study-related documentation as needed.
• Create and maintain patient charts for all assigned studies.
• Prepare participant visits based on the Clinical Research Coordinator's schedule, ensuring all source documents, assessments, lab kits, and other visit materials are available and accurate.
• File lab results, EKG results, and other communication in designated patient charts.
• Maintain inventory of study-specific supplies, including lab kits, assessments, and participant-facing materials.
• Complete data entry and query resolution for all Case Report Forms (CRFs) in a timely manner, based on sponsor-specific timelines and deadlines.
• Assist Coordinators in assessments, including but not limited to blood pressure and urine collection.
• Communicate with study participants, caregivers, third-party vendors, and laboratories as needed.
• Assist Coordinators with scheduling, copying, faxing, and other clerical tasks.
• Aid Coordinators in the facilitation of study monitoring visits.
• Complete daily responsibilities delegated by the Clinical Research Coordinator as they pertain to the study and/or participants.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Biology, Psychology, or related
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and multitask effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly both orally and verbally.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Interest in and knowledge of specific study indications.
• Excellent computer skills and advanced knowledge of electronic equipment.
• Skilled in organization and record maintenance.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and coworkers.
• 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.

Work Environment

This role is fully on-site from Monday to Friday during traditional business hours (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Toms River, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $39520.00 - $45760.00/yr.

Benefits package available.
Client observes 7 holidays annually including: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, & Christmas.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Toms River,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2025.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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