Clinical Research Assistant - MA, EMT, CPT, or LVN/LPN Preferred
M3 Wake Research
Summary
The Clinical Research Assistant (RA) supports the daily execution of clinical trial activities under the guidance of site leadership, the Principal Investigator (PI), and the clinical research staff. While the PI oversees the conduct of the study and the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) manages its day-to-day operations, the Research Assistant plays a key supporting role in ensuring protocol compliance and data quality. Through collaborative efforts with the research team, the Research Assistant helps uphold the integrity of the study and prioritizes the safety and well-being of all study participants.
Job description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain clinical supply inventory, including PPE, exam room, and lab supplies; monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishment.
- Ensure exam rooms, lab spaces, and equipment are clean, organized, well-maintained, and visit-ready; maintain equipment logs and temperature records.
- Assist with phlebotomy, sample processing, and preparation/shipment of biological specimens in accordance with protocol and IATA requirements.
- Support study visits by preparing participant charts, lab kits, requisitions, and required documentation.
- Perform protocol-specific clinical tasks as trained and delegated (e.g., vital signs, ECGs, PFTs).
- Accurately collect, document, and enter participant data in source records and EDC systems; assist with query resolution and eDiary reconciliation.
- Assist with participant scheduling, phone screenings, follow-up calls, and visit reminders.
- Support regulatory and study documentation filing, organization, and archiving in compliance with GCP, site SOPs, and sponsor requirements.
- Collaborate with Clinical Research Coordinators and clinical staff to ensure protocol adherence and regulatory compliance.
- Complete all required training (e.g., GCP, OSHA, IATA, site SOPs).
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of experience working in a healthcare setting
- Phlebotomy experience is highly preferred
- Previous experience as a medical assistant, EMT or LPN/LVN
- Prior clinical research experience preferred
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Ability to learn quickly, read and understand complex protocols, follow very detailed directions, and multi-tasking
- Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of patients, employees, and company information at all times and adhere to HIPAA Guidelines
- Detail-oriented
- Strong interpersonal skills
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience working in a healthcare setting
- Phlebotomy experience is highly preferred
- Previous experience as a medical assistant, EMT or LPN/LVN
- Prior clinical research experience preferred
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Ability to learn quickly, read and understand complex protocols, follow very detailed directions, and multi-tasking
- Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of patients, employees, and company information at all times and adhere to HIPAA Guidelines
- Detail-oriented
- Strong interpersonal skills
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Matching
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
Company overview
M3 Wake Research is a premier clinical trial network that has been conducting studies since 1984, operating as a multi-site clinical research organization with over 35 years of experience in the industry. The company operates 23 research sites nationwide across multiple states including North Carolina, Nevada, California, Tennessee, Texas, Arizona, Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida. As part of the M3 USA family of companies, M3 Wake Research specializes in Phase I-IV clinical trials across various therapeutic areas including healthy volunteer studies, dermatology, gastroenterology, sleep disorders, women's health, neurology, vaccines, pulmonology, internal medicine, and psychiatry. The organization has successfully completed over 7,000 clinical trials and maintains partnerships with more than 80 sponsors, including 17 of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies, as well as collaborations with over 40 clinical research organizations. M3 Wake Research emphasizes patient-centric care, quality assurance, and standardized protocols across its network, focusing on delivering superior clinical trial experiences to patients while providing reliable data to sponsors and CROs. The company's board-certified physicians and certified research coordinators ensure rigorous scientific standards and participant safety throughout all study phases.