Clinical Research Assistant

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. Everybody is unique. This means the medicine that works for one person might not work for millions of others— and that’s what gets us out of bed every morning.

At Clinvest Research, we study chronic, unseeable conditions like migraine, arthritis, and diabetes to help bring new treatment options to the world.

We’ve been conducting clinical trials in southwest Missouri for more than 30 years and have been a part of over 400 trials in over 20 therapeutic areas. In order to keep growing and helping more patients find hope in their conditions, 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 on 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
• Protocol‑specific training
• Communicate effectively and work in collaboration with the research team in order to meet research study objectives
• Aid in recruitment and phone screening of potential patients utilizing patient database and prospective patient database
• Comply with institutional and departmental policies and procedures
• Travel in and around Springfield for supply pickup and specimen drop off
• Manage the storage and retention of study documents as per outlined in study protocols
• Prioritize workload, plan, organize, track, and follow up on projects and tasks with the ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks accurately
• Complete word processing, spreadsheet, and database data entry, including, but not limited to, correspondence, records, reports, scanning, emailing, copying, and other tasks as directed by the study These are done neatly, accurately, and in a timely manner
• Conduct patient visits, in person and phone call
• Report punctually in‑office Monday-Thursday, 08:00am-05:00pm and Friday 8am-12pm

• Reporting skills, administrative writing skills, Microsoft Office skills, managing processes, organization, analyzing information, professionalism, problem‑solving, verbal and written communication, ability to focus on and 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.

• We offer paid time off where we encourage you to unplug, take a vacation, and come back fresh and refueled.
• As a break from the daily tasks and to‑dos, we also find any reason we can to celebrate.
• Birthdays, holidays, successes, major life events—get ready to celebrate the people around you!
• During the days when the pedal is to the metal in‑office, we hold schedule flexibility on a precious pedestal.
• In addition, we offer medical, dental, life insurance, and a 401k program with company matching.

Headlands Research will never ask a candidate for personal identifiable information (date of birth, social security number, driver’s license information, etc) via email or messenger tools, or for a financial deposit of any kind. Headlands Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Headlands Research is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact rec for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.