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 (Clinical Research).

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

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is seeking a motivated Research Office Assistant to support a long-term, NIH-funded clinical research study focused on women with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). This is an entry-level, temporary position (initial duration: 12 months) supporting study operations, participant care, and regulatory documentation. This role is based in Indiana, PA and is primarily onsite with limited hybrid flexibility (typically 1–2 remote days/week once trained).

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What You’ll Do

• Provide day-to-day support to the Clinical Coordinator on a multi-year NIH-funded research study.
• Coordinate participant scheduling, manage visit flow, and support participant retention via phone and email.
• Collaborate with research and lab team members to facilitate smooth study operations.
• Prepare, organize, and assist with study documentation to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Handle inter-departmental correspondence and campus pick-ups/deliveries for study supplies/equipment.
• Perform other clinical trial–related administrative tasks as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Any experience or internships in research, clinical, or laboratory settings is a plus.
• Genuine interest in pursuing a career in clinical research.
• Strong interpersonal skills; professional and compassionate when working with participants.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Good decision-making, critical thinking, and judgment — knows when to escalate issues.
• Highly organized, self-directed, adaptable, and able to manage time effectively.
• Comfortable working with multidisciplinary teams (physicians, nurses, lab/hospital staff).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; experience with databases or research reporting tools is helpful.

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Logistics & Compensation

• Location: Indiana, PA (work is primarily onsite; hybrid flexibility after training).
• Employment type: Temporary (initial 12 months), Full-time (typical hours 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; flexible).
• Pay: Up to $20/hour as a temporary employee (source listing). An estimated annualized figure shown on the posting is approximately $59,246 (estimate only).
• Start: As soon as possible for the right candidate.
• Note: You will be employed by Confidential Client (via Careertakes) as a temporary member of the study team.

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Physical & Work Environment

• Primarily desk-based work and computer time.
• Some standing, walking, and routine interaction with participants and staff.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs as needed for supplies/equipment handling.

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Why Apply via Careertakes

• Careertakes is acting as a third-party recruiter on behalf of Confidential Client; we can help match you to other similar opportunities.
• Gain hands-on experience in clinical research on an NIH-funded study — excellent for launching a research career.

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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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