Research Assistant – Clinical Research Clinical Research

Research Assistant – Clinical Research – Chicago, IL
Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
About The Role

Looking to build your career in clinical research?

A growing clinical research site is looking for a Research Assistant to join its Chicago team and gain hands‑on experience across patient visits, study procedures, documentation and clinical trial operations.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to develop their skills and progress within clinical research and site operations
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• Support clinical trial visits and protocol-specific procedures
• Assist with patient recruitment, screening and scheduling
• Support informed consent activities in line with GCP and IRB requirements
• Collect and document patient assessments, observations and test results
• Maintain accurate source documentation and CRFs
• Support participant visits and study procedures
• Perform phlebotomy, ECGs and other technical procedures as required by protocol
• Process and handle clinical samples and study materials
• Support study drug, lab supply and clinical trial material accountability
• Report adverse events and other study-related issues appropriately
• Communicate with CRCs, Team Leads, Investigators, sponsors and other site staff
• Maintain patient confidentiality and regulatory compliance
• Participate in training and ongoing professional development

• Associate degree in Science or relevant clinical research experience
• 1–3+ years of clinical or biological research experience preferred
• Hands‑on phlebotomy and ECG experience
• Understanding of GCP, clinical research and study protocols
• Strong documentation and computer skills
• Excellent communication and organisation
• Professional, reliable and detail-oriented approach
• Comfortable working directly with patients and clinical teams
• Able to work independently while supporting a wider research team

Get genuine hands‑on exposure to clinical research while developing your skills across patient care, study procedures, documentation and clinical trial operations
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