Clinical Research Assistant

Role: Clinical Research Assistant - A

Location: South Portland, ME - 04106

Duration: 12 Months

Job Function/Responsibilities

 To provide general administrative support to the Medical, Clinical, Scientific Organization and

assistance to department Manager(s) and Director(s).

 To assist the Clinical Operations teams in completion of all required tasks to meet departmental and

project goals.

 To support the Clinical Operations teams with ongoing conduct of studies.

 To be familiar with ICH GCP, Good Documentation Practices, appropriate regulations, relevant SOP’s

and internal tracking systems.

 To assist in tracking of clinical studies and site related purchase orders, invoice receipt, and facilitate

creation of new vendors in the purchasing system.

 To assist with reconciliation of payments and resolve discrepancies, if applicable.

 To attend project team and department meetings and generate meeting minutes.

 To assist in the production of slides, overheads, etc., as needed for project, departmental, and/or

site training presentations.

 To monitor and order study supply inventory.

 To create kits for collection of samples for clinical studies.

 Receive, log and store biological specimens.

 Create shipments and complete customs paperwork for packages to external collaborators.

 Enter data, run reports and perform QC of biological specimen database.

 Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Experience Required

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or

ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

Perform The Essential Functions.

 Either relevant work experience or HS Diploma/Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s degree preferred(or

equivalent).

 Research or health care related academic or work experience preferable.

 Good organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks and meticulous attention to detail.

 Good written and verbal communication skills.

 Good written and spoken English.

 Computer literacy: e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

 Willingness to travel for job related activities if required (expected travel for this position is < 10%).