Clinical Research Assistant

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Type: Full-time, hourly

Experience: Entry-level; no prior clinical research experience required

A growing clinical research site is hiring a Clinical Research Assistant to support day-to-day clinical trial operations. This is a strong entry-level opportunity for someone interested in gaining hands-on experience in clinical research, patient interaction, data entry, and regulatory support.

Responsibilities

• Support study start-up, document preparation, and site readiness.
• Assist with participant scheduling, screening workflows, and visit preparation.
• Communicate with participants, confirm appointments, and help coordinate visits.
• Escort participants during visits and assist with vitals, ECGs, and specimen collection/processing once trained.
• Complete accurate study documentation and data entry.
• Maintain study binders, logs, charts, supplies, and source documents.
• Support CRCs during monitoring visits and audit preparation.
• Follow study protocols, site SOPs, GCP, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• No prior clinical research experience required; training provided.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to learn clinical procedures, including phlebotomy, as trained.