Research Assistant

The role of the Research Assistant is responsible for performing a wide variety of administrative and clinical tasks to support the study site. The Research Assistant supports all study related activities to ensure that the study is completed accurately per study protocol. The Research Assistant is an integral role to assist with the flow of the clinic.

To consistently embody AMR Clinical's Core Values:

United We Achieve

Celebrate Diverse Perspectives

Do the Right Thing

Adapt and Persevere

The Research Assistant reports to the Site Manager/Team Lead.

Classification: Non-Exempt

Primary Responsibilities:

Effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Maintain a strong emphasis on compliance responsibilities, including timely identification and reporting of protocol deviations, serious adverse events (SAEs), and adherence to regulatory and site-specific requirements.

Monitor & Report Adverse Events – Recognize and promptly report AEs, protocol deviations, and safety concerns to the clinical team. Document AEs and Serious Adverse Event reporting in compliance with FDA, IRB, and sponsor requirements, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.

Ensure Compliance with Study Protocols & Regulatory Guidelines – Adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA regulations, and site SOPs when conducting study-related activities.

Assist in Subject Retention Efforts – Support ongoing engagement, communication, and compliance to enhance subject retention throughout the study.

Perform Inventory Management – Track and manage study supplies, lab kits, and investigational products (if applicable) to ensure readiness for study visits.

Assist in maintaining accurate, timely, and audit-ready documentation of all study-related activities.

Perform Laboratory Responsibilities with Accuracy – Ensure proper labeling, handling, storage and shipment of specimens per protocol and regulatory requirements.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to evolving study requirements.

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain high levels of accuracy.

Establish and maintain patient rapport during clinical drug trials to include management of subjects Clinical data collection such as vital signs, EKG recording, subject weights, etc.

Medical record retrieval and review when required

Subject interviews

Phlebotomy

Filing and pulling study records

Answering and triage of research office calls

Subject check in and out process

Study preparation, such as screening packets, preparing informed consents, pulling charts for the next business day, etc.

Filing study documents in the subject's chart.

Develop rapport with study sponsors, monitors, study participants, etc.

Assist monitors during onsite visits

Maintain accurate enrollment/ICF logs

Assist the clinical team to complete study activities. The clinical team includes but is not limited to CRCs, Laboratory, Data management, etc

Educate subjects on diaries as studies require.

Accurate and timely documentation

Unblinded duties as assigned.

Position may require occasional weekend and/or overtime hours.

Other duties as assigned

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

Medical office experience, medical certificate, or equivalent work experience preferred.

Phlebotomy skills are preferred

Excellent attention to detail

Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills

Excellent task management and organizational skills

Ability to multi-task in an always evolving fast paced environment.

Demonstrate proficient knowledge of operating office equipment and software.

Ability to be ambulatory most of the workday.

Ability to lift/transfer/push/manipulate equipment and patients, which requires strength, gross motor and fine motor coordination.

Fluent in English.

AMR Clinical does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

** This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities of the staff holding this position. The staff may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

9:00A-5:30P Monday-Friday