Clinical Research Assistant

Do you consider yourself both organized and detail-oriented? Are you looking to start a forward looking career in health care or clinical research? Would you like to understand the process of drug approval and do meaningful work every day?

Ruane Clinical Research is seeking a highly motivated, energetic individual who is interested in learning the ins and outs of being a Clinical Research Assistant.

MEANINGFUL WORK FROM DAY ONE

Clinical Research Assistants have a direct responsibility to patients and to the success of our trials.

WHAT ARE ?

Clinical trials investigate the safety and effectiveness of new medications. These trials are made possible by patients who volunteer to take part. We perform FDA approved clinical trials; in the last 10 years, this work has led to the FDA approval of many groundbreaking new treatments that has transformed the lives of many patients.

SOME OF YOUR TYPICAL DAILY TASKS:

• Scheduling patients
• Checking vital signs (measuring blood pressure, temperature, height, weight)
• Interviewing patients (checking to see if they are adhering to the study requirements)
• Collecting blood samples (only after sufficient training, provided by us)
• Processing clinical samples in our lab (centrifuging, separating, organizing, shipping)
• Collecting and counting bottles and study medication pills, reporting adherence and compliance
• Labeling and organizing study kits
• Adhering to protocol-defined procedures
• Performing EKGs
• Scanning, printing and filing lab reports and results
• Daily direct communication with study coordinators and doctors
• Reviewing medical records and extracting clinical data
• Managing inventory, ordering and shipping

YOU KNOW THIS JOB IS FOR YOU IF:

• you are looking to start a career in health care or clinical research
• you pride yourself on being detail oriented and punctual
• you are friendly and polite
• you can see yourself interacting with patients
• you can multitask
• you have great organizational skills
• you have high energy and a positive attitude
• you like working in a team
• you learn quickly, are proactive

YOU KNOW THIS JOB WILL NOT BE A GOOD FIT FOR YOU IF:

• you get bored easily with repetitive tasks
• you tend be easily distracted
• you can’t start work at 7:30 AM
• you are very shy or strongly introverted
• you can’t handle the thought of blood & urine
• you shut down easily under pressure

QUALIFICATIONS – MUSTS:

• Extreme attention to detail
• Excellent organization skills
• Willingness to learn

QUALIFICATIONS – ADVANTAGE:

• Bachelor’s degree

WHAT WE OFFER

• A competitive compensation package:
• 95% health and dental insurance coverage (Anthem PPO/Kaiser HMO)
• Paid holidays and paid time off (10 paid vacation days in the first year, min. 7 paid holidays, 6 paid sick days)
• 401k plan
• Covered parking next door (provided )
• Lunch provided 3-5 times a week
• Energetic, positive company culture
• Central location in Los Angeles

HOW TO APPLY

Please send us:

• Your CV
• Optional: a short cover letter summarizing why you think you have great potential for this job and how does this job fit in with your medium/long term goals (personal and professional goals).

SUMMARY INFORMATION

Posting Category: 
Clinical Research

Company: https://ruaneclinicalresearch.com

Work Location:
Fairfax/Olympic, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Job Title:  Clinical Research Assistant

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Duration: Indefinite

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Medical Specialty:

• Infectious Disease

Physical Setting:

• Clinic
• Office

Work Location: In person