Research Assistant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Assist project teams in the execution of both commercial and government clinical research initiatives.

• Develop, review, and uphold project documentation in alignment with project specifications.

• Collaborate with team members to investigate issues and either resolve them or propose solutions.

• Liaise with clients, sponsors, and site personnel to ensure that project requirements are fulfilled.

• Utilize fundamental clinical research methodologies to comply with protocol and regulatory standards.

• Aid in the creation of client deliverables in accordance with project specifications.

• Manage the processing of incoming and outgoing project materials to oversee, confirm, and track the receipt of documentation.

• Engage with clinical site personnel regarding study operations, inquiries, and challenges.

• Conduct general quality assurance checks on documentation.

• Draft general correspondence, agendas, meeting minutes, reports, and other project-specific materials.

• Provide logistical assistance for committee meetings and DSMB gatherings, including planning and report writing.

• Update spreadsheets and various tracking tools to accurately reflect the status of projects.

• Identify and analyze issues while collaborating with more seasoned staff on implementing corrective measures.

• Communicate the status of activities and any issues to senior team members as needed.

• Maintain clinical research files and associated documentation.

• Ensure that tasks are completed punctually and that work meets the highest quality standards.

• Execute related duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in science, health, or a relevant field.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing a substantial workload and multiple projects with competing priorities, demonstrating flexibility in shifting priorities as needed.

• Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Strong decision-making capabilities and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent organizational skills; detail-oriented and accurate.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Medical benefits

• PTO

• Holiday pay

• Equal Opportunity Employer policies