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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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Research Office Assistant role supports a long-term, NIH-funded clinical research study (focused on women with Alcohol Use Disorder). Working primarily onsite with limited hybrid flexibility, you will assist the study team with participant coordination, recordkeeping, communications, and general study operations.

• Provide day-to-day administrative and study support to the Clinical Coordinator and research team
• Coordinate participant scheduling, visit flow, and participant retention efforts (phone outreach and follow-up)
• Assist with study documentation and adherence to study protocols and regulatory requirements
• Support internal correspondence and campus pick-up/delivery of supplies or equipment as needed
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, and lab staff to help maintain smooth operations
• Perform other clinical trial–related tasks as assigned

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Who You Are / Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Interest in building a career in clinical research (internship or prior exposure to research/clinical/lab environments is a plus)
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Good decision-making and critical thinking abilities
• Highly organized, self-directed, adaptable, and effective at time management
• Compassionate and professional when interacting with study participants
• Able to work collaboratively across clinical and research teams
• Comfortable escalating issues appropriately to supervisors
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; familiarity with databases or research reporting tools is helpful

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Location, Schedule & Employment Details

• Location: Newark, NJ (primary onsite; hybrid possible 1–2 days/week after training)
• Hours: Typical schedule 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (flexible depending on patient/study schedule)
• Employment Type: Full-time (temporary contract through Careertakes’ client)
• Initial assignment duration: 12 months
• Pay: Up to $20.00 per hour (as posted). Final pay and employment terms will be set by the hiring organization.

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Physical Demands

• Extended periods seated and working at a computer
• Standing, walking, visual perception, talking and hearing
• Ability to lift/move up to 20 lbs

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Keywords & Ideal Candidate Notes (for search / fit)

Primary focus: Research Office Assistant, clinical research, NIH-funded study support, participant coordination, Newark NJ, hybrid, entry-level.

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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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