Clinical Research Assistant I

ERA Health Research is a fast-growing clinical research company that is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant I who will play a critical role in supporting the operational and administrative aspects of clinical trials. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with research protocols, assisting with patient enrollment, and maintaining accurate data entry while collaborating with internal teams and external partners. This is an onsite position, requiring hands-on involvement in clinical research activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide operational and administrative support for the day-to-day execution of clinical trials.
• Ensure adherence to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Obtain informed consent from patients for clinical research studies.
• Create and maintain patient files and charts for clinical studies.
• Accurately enter patient enrollment and medical history data into electronic data capture (EDC) systems.
• Address and resolve queries within the EDC system in a timely manner.
• Conduct vital sign measurements, nasal swabs, and blood processing as needed for proper study enrollment.
• Organize, coordinate, and process lab supplies to support clinical trial operations.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external partners and vendors.
Evaluate study performance by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting key data and metrics.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant health discipline or equivalent experience.
• Strong attention to detail in data entry and patient record management.
• Knowledge of clinical research protocols and regulatory guidelines (SOPs, GCP).
• Proficiency in EDC systems for tracking patient enrollment and medical history.
• Ability to perform basic clinical procedures such as vital signs, nasal swabs, and blood processing.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills for handling multiple research-related tasks.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with internal teams and external partners.

PREFERRED

• 1 year of experience in clinical research or healthcare administration
• Familiarity with informed consent processes and patient engagement strategies.
• Understanding of laboratory supply coordination and management.
Competency in collecting and analyzing study performance metrics.

OTHER DUTIES

In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, this role may perform other tasks or projects as assigned by a supervisor or manager. These additional duties will fall within the scope of the role and contribute to the overall success of the team.

PAY & BENEFITS

$24.00/hourly - $28.00/hourly

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

ERA Health Research provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid time off (PTO) starting at 10 days per year and 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
2 Floating Holidays per year

EEO STATEMENT

ERA Health Research provides equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected status. Applicants and employees with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment to our standard application and/or interview and/or employment process which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on ERA Health Research. Please inform our team if you are requesting accommodation to complete any forms or otherwise participate in the application process or perform the essential functions of this role.