Laboratory Technician

Job Title:

Research Assistant

Job Description

As a Research Assistant, you will perform daily clinic and administrative tasks to support coordinators in conducting study procedures. This includes administering Electronic Self-Assessment Questionnaires, managing the check-in process, assisting with informed consent signing, and providing support in various study-related tasks.

Your role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of the clinic and adherence to Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

Responsibilities

+ Assist coordinators with daily clinic tasks such as ESAQ administrations and instrumentation support.

+ Perform administrative tasks including test material preparation, appointment reminders, and quality checking study documents.

+ Develop study paperwork in collaboration with coordinators.

+ Report to the clinic on time for all assigned studies.

+ Follow Good Clinical Practice guidelines, applicable regulations, and standard operating procedures.

+ Provide assistance to other departments as needed.

+ Deliver excellent customer service to clients and panelists, maintaining positive interactions with peers and leadership.

+ Comply with safety and Operational Integrity procedures.

Essential Skills

+ Customer service oriented.

+ Medical knowledge.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

+ Strong attention to detail.

+ Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

+ Interpersonal skills.

+ Ability to follow instructions and study protocols in accordance with GCP guidelines and SOPs.

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Experience with clinical trials and data entry.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Introduction to clinical research.

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment, utilizing standard office equipment such as computers and phones. The current schedule varies from Monday to Friday between 6 am and 7 pm. During sequester studies starting at the end of September/October, shifts may range from 8 to 12 hours, beginning at 6 or 7 am. If working a 12-hour study, the following day will be shorter.

The role is situated within a cosmetics research office.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elizabeth, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elizabeth,NJ.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

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