Clinical Research Assistant at Johnson County Clin Trials; JCCT Houston, TX

Clinical Research Assistant job at Johnson County Clin Trials (JCCT). Houston, TX.

Research Assistant – Sites:
Juno Research by JCCT, Houston, TX. Department:
Clinical Operations.

The Research Assistant provides administrative and operational support for clinical trials, including document preparation, data entry, subject recruitment, and protocol‑specific tasks such as vital signs and specimen collection. The role reports to the Site Manager or Site Director and works under the direction of Clinical Research Coordinators, ensuring compliance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Ensure the confidentiality of clinical research volunteers and sponsors.
• Maintain a high level of customer service and quality within the department.
• Assist in the maintenance of Clinical Conductor.
• Maintain the ERP system, including preparing, filing, assisting with updates, and archiving study‑related information.
• Perform data entry and query resolution.
• Prepare, handle, distribute, track, and maintain clinical trial related supplies.
• Assist with the pre‑screening, screening, recruiting, and enrollment of research subjects as authorized.
• Educate study volunteers on study procedures such as diary completion, electronic devices, and expected outcomes in a professional and accountable manner following protocol requirements.
• Track volunteer visits in Clinical Conductor, reschedule as needed, and update study coordinators in a timely fashion regarding missed visits or compliance issues.
• Perform protocol‑specific activities including but not limited to medical history, vital signs, electrocardiograms, and specimen collection.
• Record adverse events and concomitant medication use and follow up on open adverse events until resolution.
• Obtain and document study‑related events and data in compliance with GCP/SOPs.
• Communicate necessary volunteer information in a timely manner to the study coordinator/PI on an ongoing basis.
• Prepare source documents/charts for future study visits.
• Proactively escalate issues and/or problems.
• Develop strong working relationships and maintain effective communication with study team members, investigators, and practice staff.
• May collect, process, and ship laboratory specimens at certain sites or as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Required:
  
  High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in a clinical research setting or a related environment is preferred.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant is preferred.
• At least one year of experience in medical history, medication history, and vital signs is preferred.
• Familiarity with clinical trial management systems is a plus.

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual: proficiency in Spanish and English, including the ability to speak, read, and write in both languages, is preferred.
• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities.
• Detail‑oriented with high accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical research concepts.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with electronic case report form systems (e.g., Medidata Rave, Inform, Trial Kit) is preferred.
• Ability to manage small projects and respond to urgent needs effectively.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and use hands/fingers for handling or feeling.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

JCCT provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants. 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.