Research and Development Fellow Research and Development Fellow

Job Description Description: Position: Research Assistant

Department: Clinical Operations

The Research Assistant supports clinical research operations by assisting Study Coordinators and the study team in executing clinical trial activities. This role ensures compliance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) while maintaining confidentiality and high-quality standards.

The Research Assistant provides administrative and operational support for clinical trials, including document preparation, data entry, subject recruitment, and protocol-specific activities such as vital signs and specimen collection. The position reports to the Site Manager or Site Director and works under the direction of Clinical Research Coordinators.

Ensure the confidentiality of clinical research volunteers and sponsors
Maintain and advocate a high level of customer service and quality within the department
Maintain the ERP system including preparing, filing, assisting with updates and archiving study related information
Perform data entry and query resolution
Assist with the pre-screening, screening, recruiting and enrollment of research subjects as authorized
Perform protocol specific activities including but not limited to medical history, vital signs, electrocardiograms and specimen collection.
Obtain and document study related events and data in compliance with GCP/SOPs
Assure source documents/charts are prepared for future study visits.
May collect, process and ship laboratory specimens at certain sites and or as needed
Required: High school diploma or GED.
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience in clinical research setting or related environment preferred.
Certification as a Medical Assistant is preferred.
At least one year of experience in medical history, medication history, and vital signs preferred.
Bilingual: Proficiency in Spanish and English, including the ability to speak, read, and write in both languages is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical research concepts.
Ability to manage small projects and respond to urgent needs effectively.
Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

JCCT has provided exceptional customer service to clients, volunteers, and vendors for the last 20 years. This team effort has resulted in our company getting recognized as one of the best clinical research sites in the United States.

We are actively growing through acquisition and organic growth and need high performing individuals to help support our continued success. Our clients come from all over the world to place a study at our research sites. Our vision is to make a difference in our world to help improve the health and wellbeing of others through pharmaceutical research and the processes of drug development. Our impact is driven by genuine care, support and customer service provided to our employees, volunteers, and sponsors.

If you are looking for a positive work environment and the opportunity for personal growth and satisfaction, we encourage you to apply at JCCT. We value diversity at our company, and it is our policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.