Research Assistant; Clinical Research Springfield, Missouri

About Headlands Research

At Headlands Research, we are dedicated to enhancing clinical trial delivery within our communities. As a leading network of advanced clinical trial sites, we leverage cutting-edge technology and exceptional support services to broaden outreach and participation. Founded in 2018, our rapidly growing company currently operates 20+ sites across the US and Canada, with plans for further expansion.

We’re on the hunt for a team member to join us in our effort as a Clinical Research Assistant. As a Clinical Research Assistant, you’ll assist with clinical trial procedures as an integral part of the research team. Your direction will be assigned by the Director of Research, but your day‑to‑day could take many forms, from hands‑on time with patients to driving around Springfield on supply runs or touching up protocol training, everything you do plays an essential role in advancing tomorrow’s medicine— today.

• Assist with laboratory functions such as blood draws, maintaining lab kits, processing lab samples, and shipping labs
• Perform visit assessments such as weight, blood pressure and ECG
• Provide administrative support to the research team members
• Communicate effectively and work in collaboration with the research team to meet study objectives
• Aid in recruitment and phone screening of potential patients using the patient database
• Comply with institutional and departmental policies and procedures
• Travel in and around Springfield for supply pickup and specimen drop off
• Manage storage and retention of study documents as outlined in study protocols
• Prioritize workload, plan, organize, track, and follow up on projects and tasks to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks accurately
• Complete word processing, spreadsheet, and database data entry, including correspondence, records, reports, scanning, emailing, copying, and other tasks as directed by the study—done neatly, accurately, and in a timely manner
• Conduct patient visits, in person and by phone
• Report punctually in‑office Monday‑Thursday, 08:00 am‑05:00 pm and Friday 8 am‑12 pm

• Reporting skills
• Administrative writing skills
• Microsoft Office skills
• Managing processes
• Organization
• Analyzing information
• Professionalism
• Problem‑solving
• Verbal and written communication
• Attention to detail and ability to perform detailed work
• Previous phlebotomy skills or willingness to learn phlebotomy
• Previous ECG experience or willingness to learn

The hourly rate for this position is $18–$22 and is based on the depth of your skills and prior experience.

Loving your life is the first step to loving your job. It’s part of the equilibrium. We offer paid time off and encourage you to unplug, take a vacation, and come back fresh and refueled.

We celebrate birthdays, holidays, successes, and major life events—get ready to celebrate the people around you.

During busy days in‑office, we hold schedule flexibility. In addition, we offer medical, dental, life insurance, and a 401(k) program with company matching.

As set forth in Headlands Research’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

Send your resume as a PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT, or RTF file. Please use the subject line “#Triple Check” when emailing your application. Bonus points for resumes with references we don’t have to ask you for.