Clinical Research Assistant

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Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $27.00/hr

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant for a temp-to-possible hire, full-time position with our client in Spokane, WA. If you’re passionate about supporting critical clinical research and ready to contribute to a collaborative research team, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts to connect you with the right opportunity.

Job Title: Clinical Research Assistant

Position Summary: The Clinical Research Assistant supports Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) and the broader research team with clinical tasks, data collection, and participant support under direct supervision. Approximately 50% of this role is dedicated to ensuring accurate and timely data entry into sponsor portals, responding to clinical trial data queries, and maintaining regulatory compliance in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

The position is essential to maintaining study integrity, documentation accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Essential Functions

• Perform basic clinical procedures including rooming patients, performing vitals, and ECGs as delegated.
• Support CRF and source documentation by assisting with accurate and timely data collection and entry.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms daily, ensuring they are fully stocked with:
  • Pillowcases, bed paper, ECG vests, alcohol wipes, gauze, gloves, BP cuffs, thermometer, paper towels, tissue, hand sanitizer, and soap.
• Maintain inventory logs of office, medical, and investigational product (IP) supplies; communicate needs to the PM or Clinical Research Manager.
• Monitor and clean exam rooms, and maintain instrument calibration/expiration records.
• Keep laboratory and storage rooms clean and orderly.
• Assist with subject scheduling and the check‑in/check‑out process across Athena, Outlook, and CRIO systems.
• Create and maintain Inclusion/Exclusion cards for new studies.
• Assist with drug accountability, including logging receipt, dispensing, and return of IP.
• Data Coordination Duties (Approx. 50% of Role)
• Accurately enter clinical trial data into Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems within 48 hours of visit completion.
• Monitor and respond to data queries from Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) and sponsors within established time frames.
• Collaborate with CRCs to ensure data completeness and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain audit‑ready documentation of all data entries and query resolutions.
• Ensure adherence to GCP and site SOPs related to data integrity and security.

Secondary Functions

• Support CRCs and site staff with:
• Performing scales, retrieving IP, administering meals, and patient support during visits or overnight stays.
• Coordinating travel logistics or preparing supplemental study materials (e.g., flyers, letters, or ads).
• Administrative tasks as assigned.

Additional Core Expectations

• Patient Interaction:
  Frequent and supervised; includes escorting participants and assisting with procedures.
• Regulatory Work:
  Not responsible for regulatory documentation but may assist with filing and binder maintenance.
• Data Entry / eCRFs:
  Serves as a primary resource for data entry under CRC guidance; ensures completeness and timeliness.

Knowledge & Skills

• Basic understanding of clinical environments, medical terminology, and research workflows.
• Strong attention to detail, task follow‑through, and data accuracy.
• Proficiency with electronic data platforms and comfort navigating sponsor systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Education & Experience

• Medical Assistant, Lab Tech, or equivalent with at least 6 months of clinical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with movement disorder populations and research study workflows.
• Prior experience using EDC systems or working in a research data coordination role.

Evaluation Criteria

• Timely, accurate, and complete documentation.
• Effective data query resolution and responsiveness.
• Professional conduct and collaboration with research staff.
• Responsiveness to training and performance feedback.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to use standard office and clinical equipment.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Computers, copy machines, phones, ECG machines, and basic lab tools.
• EDC systems, IRB portals, sponsor data platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Environment/Working Conditions

• Work occurs in a well-lit office and clinical environment.
• Must be able to manage tasks in a busy, occasionally stressful setting.

Pay Range and Benefits

• Pay Range: $20-25 per hour depending on experience, but maybe up to $27/hr DOE
• Schedule‑Mon‑Fri, 40 hrs/week

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Research, Health Care Provider, and Science

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