Research Assistant
Flourish Research
Summary
We are actively hiring a Research Assistant to support our Crystal River, Florida site.
Job description
Essential Job Functions
- Support CRCs and site staff with protocol-specified patient visits and procedures, which may include, but not limited to, phlebotomy, IVs, injections, vital signs, ECG/EKG, etc.
- Document assessments and study data per regs/GCP
- Obtain and document informed consent following federal regulations and IRB guidelines
- Support patient recruitment efforts and scheduling to meet enrollment goals
- Maintain accurate source documentation and complete case report forms (CRFs)
- Report adverse events to supervisors or investigators as needed
- Help manage study supplies, lab kits, and other trial materials
- Maintain confidentiality and follow all applicable compliance and ethical standards
- Communicate effectively with research team members and document relevant study communications
- Represent Flourish Research professionally in all interactions
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management
Physical Requirements And/or Environmental Factors
- Role may require flexible hours to support clinical schedules and site leadership.
- Daily computer use.
- Ability to sit or stand at computer for extended periods of time.
- Ability to drive and daily availability of an automobile.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required
- Clinical research experience is required
- Oncology clinical research experience is preferred
- Minimum of two years of clinical research experience
- Clinical skills preferred: vital signs, EKG/ECG, phlebotomy, and injections
- Familiar with e-source reporting via an electronic platform
- A clear understanding of ICH, FDA, and GCP regulations
- Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with the Principal Investigator, research team, Study Sponsor/CROs, potential subjects, and referral sources
- An ethical compass that compels the candidate to be honest, detail-oriented, and self-driven
- High-level critical thinking skills
- Working knowledge of medical terminology and lab collection/processing/storage procedures
- Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with 100% match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee referral program
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Generous PTO
- 8 paid holidays
Company overview
Flourish Research is a leading multi-site clinical trial organization with a national footprint across the United States. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Apex, North Carolina, the company operates as a fully integrated clinical trial organization that acquires and operates best-in-class research sites. With over 20 locations nationwide, Flourish Research specializes in three main therapeutic areas: Neuroscience (including Alzheimer's disease research), Infectious Diseases (with significant contributions to COVID-19 vaccine development), and Cardiovascular/Metabolic/Kidney disorders. The company provides comprehensive clinical trial services from Phase I to Phase IV studies, featuring early-phase inpatient units, AI-assisted patient recruitment, and site start-up support. Flourish Research is recognized for its commitment to patient diversity, high retention rates, and quality data delivery, having completed over 5,500 successful trials with 400,000 potential participants. The organization emphasizes physician-led research models and maintains strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical and biotech sponsors to accelerate the development of innovative treatments for unmet medical needs.