Clinical Research Assistant

@ Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC

Job Summary

The Clinical Research Assistant supports the implementation and conduct of clinical research studies under the direction of a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) or Principal Investigator (PI). This role involves assisting with subject recruitment, data collection, documentation, and general study coordination in compliance with regulatory guidelines and institutional policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with participant recruitment, screening, and scheduling research visits
• Obtain informed consent under supervision and document properly
• Collect, enter, and maintain research data in various systems
• Complete case report forms (CRFs) and resolve data queries
• Coordinate specimen collection, labeling, and shipment per protocol
• Maintain study logs, source documentation, and subject files
• Prepare materials for study visits or procedures
• Assist with regulatory document filing and compliance tracking
• Support monitoring visits, audits, and study closeout
• Attend team meetings, trainings, and sponsor calls
• Perform other assigned job functions

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in health, science, or related field
• 6+ months experience or interest in clinical research, healthcare, or laboratory work
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic data entry systems
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Preferred: Previous clinical or research experience, familiarity with medical terminology, EHR systems or clinical trial databases, and GCP or Human Subjects Research Certification

Work Environment

This role is based in clinical and office settings with a hybrid work model. The position requires interaction with patients, clinicians, and external research partners. Physical demands include the ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods. Travel to clinical sites is required, and candidates must have their own transportation.

Benefits

Benefit eligible employees (30+ hours a week) receive medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan, accident, critical illness and hospital benefits, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Key skills/competency

• Clinical research
• Data collection
• Subject recruitment
• Documentation
• Regulatory compliance
• Microsoft Office
• Organizational skills
• Team collaboration
• Specimen coordination
• Data entry