Research Assistant at Circuit Clinical

Circuit Clinical is on a mission to transform how people find choose and participate in clinical research. We are challenging the historical clinical trial methodologies through our work focused on improving access and inclusion in community-based healthcare and through our services that unburden the patients and principal investigators participating in research.We seek a Research Assistant to join our Team!As an emerging startup in Buffalo where New York state fosters rapid and robust growth within the startup community Circuit Clinical was ranked 20th nationally for Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company and was named an Inc. Magazine Best Workplaces 2021. Circuits accolades continued beyond the early years as a research industry watchlist company including winning SCOPEs Participant Engagement Award in 2022 while continuing to receive national recognition as Fast Companys World Changing Ideas Award 2022. Over the past year Circuit has remained committed to breaking the norms that have challenged research participation and continues to extend reach within the research industry having expanded client relationships with multiple pharmaceutical companies and contract research organizations. And we are not done yet. Our growth knows no bounds as we extended our community-based research into the Midwest during 2023 while growing our remote research capabilities across all 50 US states.Our award-winning culture is grounded in our values the heart of the Circuit ethos. We focus on building an incredible hard-charging Team and providing them the opportunity to do the best work of their short were motivated to take on the most challenging problems in developing new medicines this is work that matters to us and those we serve the patients.We must recruit the industrys most dynamic mission-driven empathetic and passionate leaders to accomplish our mission.Thats where you come in!What We OfferSuppose youve been looking for a chance to work with a unique highly motivated Team and to have a direct impact in building a transformative clinical trials company every that case that is precisely what were offering. We provide competitive benefits and an environment focused on helping you grow personally and professionally.What You Will Bring to Our TeamAs our Research Assistant you will be responsible for assisting the Research Coordinators by facilitating study protocol visits. You will report to the Lead Research Coordinator and work in collaboration with the entire Clinical Operations team.RequirementsHow Will You Do ThisAs our Research Assistant you are responsible for clinical assessments and phlebotomy document preparation and reporting as well as patient recruitment efforts as well as the implementation of activities associated with research study protocols being conducted in accordance with departmental policy institutional policy sponsor requirements and FDA regulations.Specific responsibilities include:Conduction of study procedures as directed by Research Coordinator this includes but is not limited to taking vital signs performing ECGs and phlebotomyCollection processing storage and shipment of laboratory specimensGeneration and maintenance of laboratory logsInspection and coordination of clinical equipment calibration with qualified vendorsManagement of clinical supply and kit inventory for assigned studiesPreparation for study procedures including gathering source and essential documents preparing lab kits and acquiring dry iceDocumentation of visit data to electronic data capture system (EDC) ensuring entries are accurate verifiable and timely. Daily maintenance of system queriesAssisting in recruitment efforts contacting and identifying potentially eligible participants to screen.Patient recruitment calls as neededAdditional duties as assignedYour qualifications include:High School degree or higher preferredClinical laboratory and/or phlebotomy experience preferred.Proficient in the use of EMR systems preferred.Computer literacy including Microsoft office (Word Excel) Google suite and CTMS software a plus preferred.What Makes You a Good CandidateYou are proactive. When problems arise you think through them logically and with clarity surface them rapidly and collaborate to resolve them swiftly.You are results oriented and see projects through to the finish line without losing momentum you are comfortable connecting with others at all levels of the organization to help drive a culture of accountability and performance.You are an excellent communicator both verbally and written. You will need to clearly articulate the business vendor and customer needs and provide status updates to leadership.You like to ask questions. You understand the need to obtain drilled down details to have smooth operating success. You can live in those details without losing sight of the bigger picture and the result.You are collaborative and work well in a team environment.You practice accountability - taking ownership for your work and results.You are readily transparent and share pertinent information in a timely manner.Your organizational skills are top notch and have a good sense of project management and follow-through. You prioritize well but can continually shift priorities based on business needs.Who You AreWe prize 4 traits above all others:Hungry: we like people who are ambitious for themselves AND for our Mission and for each other will all win together and that takes real driveHappy: we seek pragmatic optimists pessimism and ironic dispositions especially in leadership can kill startups we seek those who know the world can be improved by those who work hard and work smart to change itHumble: not the false Im not really anything kind of modesty we like swagger! But we prize people who are confident and know they are great and so is everyone around them and we act accordinglySmart: there are a LOT of smart people here but smart is last for a reason. We want the kind of smart people who can collaborate and respect the intelligence of others.The Other Fine Print:Location: This position is located in St. Louis. It is a fully on-site position.Travel: May require regular travel to other research site locations within the St. Louis areaExemption Status: Full time non exemptPhysical Requirements: The following physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; stoop kneel crouch or crawl and talk or hear.Occasionally required to sit.Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Other Duties: The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.Salary Description$20.00 - $30.00 per hour Key Skills Laboratory Experience,Spss,Data Collection,DNA Isolation,Stata,Biochemistry,Qualitative Research Interviewing,Research Experience,Statistical Software,Molecular Biology,Research Laboratory Experience,Western Blot Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 20 - 30