Research Assistant 1-Dermatology Clinical Trials
The Research Assistant 1 in Dermatology Clinical Trials at Confidential Client supports multidisciplinary clinical research projects focused on skin imaging and AI applications in dermatology and related fields. Responsibilities include managing clinical study operations such as patient recruitment, IRB compliance, data collection and entry, database design, and collaboration with biostatisticians, providing an entry-level opportunity for growth in medical technology research leadership.
About Careertakes
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Position summary
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Research Assistant I to support dermatology-focused clinical trials and translational research in Nashville, TN. This role combines clinical study coordination, data management, and hands-on laboratory support to advance skin imaging, AI, and multicenter clinical projects. Personal statement of interest is required.
What You’ll Do
- Provide day-to-day support for specified clinical research projects under direct supervision
- Coordinate patient recruitment, PHI-safe consent processes, and multisite communications
- Collect, clean, and enter clinical and imaging data; maintain IRB and regulatory documentation
- Create and maintain REDCap databases and follow team data QA guidelines
- Collaborate with biostatisticians and bioinformatics teams on data analysis and database design
- Develop and perform standardized clinical and smartphone photography protocols
- Assist with laboratory tasks as needed (prepare reagents, operate/maintain equipment, inventory)
- Help draft and assemble materials for grant deliverables and scientific publications
- Support development of image privacy and information security procedures
Key responsibilities (examples)
- Leading correspondence and coordination with collaborators across centers
- Tracking NIH grant deliverables and research milestones
- Organizing and maintaining research data, consents, and IRB documentation
- Performing basic data analyses in collaboration with statisticians
- Managing small projects and, over time, supervising junior research staff
- Setting up and enforcing team data management and QA processes
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Less than 1 year of relevant work experience (entry-level)
- Excellent organization and record-keeping skills
- Strong attention to detail and interest in clinical impact
- Basic computing skills; scripting experience is a strong plus
- Clear, concise written communication skills
- Personal statement of interest specifically describing why 2+ years in an entry-level RA I role at the team will support your career goals (see VDTRC.org for context)
Preferred / Helpful skills
- Experience with REDCap or similar clinical research databases
- Familiarity with clinical photography and imaging workflows
- Exposure to clinical research procedures, IRB processes, or regulatory documentation
- Comfort working in interdisciplinary teams (clinical, engineering, statistics)
- Willingness to learn laboratory techniques and instrumentation
Work setting & employment details
- Location: Nashville, TN (on-site)
- Employment Type: Full time
- Experience Level: Entry-level (Research Assistant I)
- Education: Bachelor's degree required
- Estimated pay: $74,854 per year (estimated figure from source) — benefits may include health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings
Why this role
- Join a multidisciplinary translational research environment integrating dermatology, oncology, bioinformatics, and engineering
- Hands-on experience with clinical trials, imaging, and AI-enabled research — strong career-growth potential
- Opportunity to contribute to NIH-funded deliverables and publish scientific findings as skills develop
Notes & compliance
- Personal Statement of Interest is required with application
- Confidential Client is committed to equal opportunity; reasonable accommodations will be considered for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process
- This posting follows applicable US hiring regulations for the job location listed
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