Hourly Research Assistants
The Hourly Research Assistant supports clinical research programs by performing administrative and clerical tasks such as managing front desk operations, organizing files, recruiting and enrolling study participants, scheduling visits, and handling sample transport. This entry-level, patient-sensitive role requires adherence to vaccination policies and contributes to the smooth operation of research studies within Confidential Client.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Scientific & QA.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This hourly Research Assistant role provides administrative and operational support to clinical research programs and laboratories. You will:
- Greet and manage front-desk activities for research teams
- Maintain study files, participant records, and research documentation
- Recruit study participants, verify eligibility, and assist with enrollment
- Schedule participant visits and coordinate study-related communications
- Transport samples and basic laboratory equipment as needed
- Monitor inventory and order supplies for research operations
- Perform clerical tasks (data entry, filing, scanning, phone/email triage)
- Follow patient-sensitive policies and vaccination requirements where applicable
This is an entry-level support position; tasks and daily duties may vary by department.
Responsibilities
- Provide dependable front-desk and clerical support for research staff
- Assist with participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, and follow-up
- Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of study records and trackers
- Help prepare materials and transport specimens or equipment between units
- Track inventory levels and submit supply orders per departmental procedures
- Adhere to confidentiality, HIPAA, and research compliance standards
- Work effectively with multidisciplinary research teams and supervisors
Minimum Qualifications
- Little to no related experience required for Research Assistant I (entry level)
- High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary coursework may substitute for experience (equivalency: 1 year of higher education = 1 year of related work experience)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Comfortable with basic computer tasks (email, scheduling, data entry)
- Reliable, professional communication skills and the ability to interact with research participants
- Ability to follow safety, vaccination, and patient-sensitive policies when required
Compensation & Employment Type
- Pay range: $10.92 to $25.06 per hour (hourly, variable by job level and department)
- Employment type: Full-time (hourly) — departments may hire at different levels based on need and budget
- This position is patient-sensitive and may require proof of vaccination or approved exemption before the first day of work
How We Work
Careertakes partners with Confidential Client to place qualified candidates into clinical research support roles. Confidential Client follows federal and state employment laws and maintains safe, compliant research practices. This role is a great fit if you are starting your career in research, enjoy administrative work, and want to support clinical studies that impact patient care.
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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