About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking a temporary, full-time Clinical Research Assistant to support oncology clinical trials. This entry-level role is ideal for candidates seeking hands-on clinical research experience (for example, those taking a gap year before medical school). The role involves patient-facing data collection, clinical trial documentation, regulatory support, and coordination with study teams and sponsors.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist with participant recruitment, screening, and education under the direction of the Principal Investigator and study team.
• Collect and record study data from patients and families; develop and maintain source documents.
• Enter and submit case report forms (CRFs) and track study visits in the Clinical Trials Management System.
• Maintain regulatory files and correspondence with study sponsors, IRB, and departmental support.
• Recognize and report adverse events/serious adverse events to the Principal Investigator and sponsors as required.
• Support study monitoring, audits, and quality assurance activities to ensure GCP and FDA CFR compliance.
• Coordinate study visit activities including scheduling and participant communication.
• Track study supplies, expenditures, and assist with reimbursement requests when needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and institutional data and perform duties in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policies.
• Participate in continuing education, meetings, and relevant committees as requested.

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Qualifications

Required

• Minimum two (2) years of work experience in a healthcare or research environment. Relevant education may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Ability to handle sensitive data with discretion and follow regulatory requirements.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, biology, nursing, or a related field.
• Prior exposure to clinical trials, CRF completion, or clinical data review.

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Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-initiative and ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications; experience with clinical trials management systems is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and clinical research documentation practices is desirable.

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Compensation & Schedule

• Employment type: Temporary (fixed-term), Full time, Contractor
• Rate type: Hourly
• Pay range: $22.88 - $33.17 per hour (Confidential Client uses market data and candidate qualifications to determine placement within the posted range.)

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Required Application Materials

• Resume or CV
• Cover letter

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Additional Information & Compliance

Confidential Client conducts hiring in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities during the application or interview process.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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