Clinical Research Assistant

**Clinical Research Assistant**

**Location**: On-site
**Employment Type**: Full-time
**Setting**: Private Dermatology Clinical Research Site

**Role Overview**

This is an operational clinical research role, not an observational or exploratory position. We are seeking a Clinical Research Assistant with at least 3-6 months of prior experience in a regulated clinical research environment who can integrate quickly into active dermatology trials.

This role is intended for individuals pursuing a long-term career in clinical research, with progression based on demonstrated competence, accuracy, and accountability.
This position is not suitable for short-term placements, shadowing roles, or exploratory experience.

**Work Schedule**
- This is a full-time, on-site position
- Core clinic hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Occasional flexibility within clinic hours may be required based on study needs, patient scheduling, or clinic operations

**Key Responsibilities**
- Support execution of dermatology clinical trials in compliance with protocol, GCP, and applicable regulatory and ethics requirements
- Assist with preparation and conduct of on-site study visits
- Perform laboratory workflows, including:

- Sample processing (centrifugation, aliquoting)
- Lab kit preparation and shipment
- Chain of custody and temperature documentation
- Assist with source documentation, regulatory filing, and maintenance of study binders
- Enter and review data in Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems
- Assist with study tracking and site operations using Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS)
- Maintain accuracy, organization, and compliance in a regulated clinical research environment

**Required Qualifications**

Applicants **must demonstrate** the following:

- Familiarity with clinical research conducted under Canadian regulatory and ethics oversight, including REB processes and informed consent standards
- Prior experience in a healthcare clinical environment
- Direct exposure to dermatology (clinical or research)
- Hands-on experience with:

- Sample processing (e.g., centrifugation, aliquoting)
- Lab kit preparation and shipment
- Chain of custody and temperature documentation
- Exposure to EDC and CTMS platforms
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work within regulated workflows

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Phlebotomy (venipuncture) experience
- Prior involvement in dermatology clinical trials
- Demonstrated interest in progressing toward Clinical Research Coordinator responsibilities

**Role Structure**
- **Reports to**: Clinical Research Supervisor and Research Director
- **Autonomy**: Semi-independent execution with structured oversight
- **Pace**: Moderate, structured, accountability-driven
- **Growth**: Increased responsibility based on demonstrated competence and reliability

**Application**

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Application question(s):

- Q01. Regulated Research Environment
- Q2. Duration of Experience
- How long have you worked in a regulated clinical research setting?
- ☐ 3-6 months
- ☐ 6-12 months
- ☐ 1+ years
- ☐ No prior experience
- Q3. Ethics and Regulatory Oversight
- Which best describes your experience with research conducted under Canadian regulatory and ethics oversight?
- ☐ Familiar with REB processes, informed consent standards, and site documentation practices
- ☐ Limited exposure; still learning
- ☐ No experience with these requirements
- Q4. Human Subject Activities
- Which of the following have you personally supported? (Select all that apply)
- ☐ Informed consent processes
- ☐ Source documentation and filing
- ☐ Study visit preparation or support
- ☐ None of the above
- Q5. Dermatology Exposure
- Which best describes your experience with dermatology?
- ☐ Direct clinical or research experience
- ☐ Indirect exposure only (e.g., coursework or observation)
- ☐ No dermatology exposure
- Q6. Sample Processing
- Have you personally performed sample processing (e.g., centrifugation, aliquoting) in a clinical or research setting?
- ☐ Yes
- ☐ No
- Q7. Research Lab Logistics
- Which of the following have you personally handled? (Select all that apply)
- ☐ Lab kit preparation
- ☐ Lab sample shipment
- ☐ Chain of custody documentation
- ☐ Temperature monitoring/logs
- ☐ None of the above
- Q8. Lab & Documentation Reality
- Have you ever encountered a situation where a laboratory sample or research document required correction, clarification, or additional documentation (e.g., missing label, timing issue, incomplete log)?
- ☐ Yes
- ☐ No
- Q9. Phlebotomy (preferred)
- Do you have experience with venipuncture?
- ☐ Yes
- ☐ No
- Q10. EDC Experience
- Have you entered or reviewed data in an Electronic Data Capture (EDC) system in a live study?
- ☐ Yes
- ☐ No
- Q11. CTMS Experience
- Have you used a Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) to support study tracking or site operations?
- ☐ Yes
- ☐ No
- Q12. Role Intent
- This role is intended f