Research Assistant I

Job Title: Research Assistant I

Reports to: Site Operations Manager

Job Summary/ Objective:

The Research Assistant I will play a crucial role in supporting ongoing clinical trials, data collection, and analysis. Your work will contribute directly to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes.

Essential Functions:

• Data Collection and Entry:

• • Assist in collecting patient data during clinical trials, ensuring accuracy and adherence to protocols.

• Participant Recruitment and Consent:

• • Help recruit eligible participants for clinical studies.

• Laboratory Support:

• • Prepare and process biological samples (blood, urine, tissue) for analysis.

• • Assist with laboratory experiments and assays.

• Administrative Tasks:

• • Schedule study visits and coordinate participant appointments.

• • Assist with regulatory submissions

• Collaboration and Communication:

• • Work closely with principal investigators, physicians, and other team members.

• • Communicate study updates and findings effectively.

Education/Experience/Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred (biology, life sciences, health sciences, etc.).

• Experience: This is an entry-level position and no prior experience is required

Skills: (please refer to the Helios Upskilling Guide for the complete list of all skills required for this role)

• Regulatory

• • Filing and accessing documents

• Finance

• • Stipend payments

• Subject Interaction

• • Schedule subjects

• • Contact subjects

• Administrative

• • Order supplies

Working Conditions/ Physical Demands:
Standard operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. May be required to complete job-related tasks outside of that time frame in excess of a standard 40-hour work week. Requires prolonged walking, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports.

Travel required: none