Research Assistant I

Responsibilities:


  • Serve as a floating resource to perform a variety of activities in support of the execution and management of projects and programs.
  • Based on business needs, may provide assistance to the following functional areas:
  • Research Operations
  • Endpoint and Specialty Services
  • Site Operations
  • Data Management
  • Quality Control
  • Trial Master File
  • Work closely with other team members to ensure timely completion of deliverables and resolution of issues.
  • Perform a variety of general administrative tasks such as filing, copying, and preparation of shipments for assigned projects.
  • Upload essential documents into eTMF system.
  • Perform quality control reviews of project-specific documentation and support submission of documents to the Trial Master File.
  • Assist in sending project supplies to study sites and tracking receipt of those supplies.
  • Assist in tracking receipt, entry, upload, reviews and feedback to investigational sites of endpoint testing.
  • Assist with query management.
  • Serve as a study coordinator for select projects as needed.
  • Assist with user access requests (including user reconciliation).
  • Perform general data review of study data in EDCs.
  • Additional activities as required.

Qualifications:


  • GED or HS Diploma required. Nursing or bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum 1 year of professional experience (clinical research experience preferred). Higher degree may be considered in lieu of experience.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, particularly spreadsheet databases and word-processing.
  • Good communication and organizational skills.
  • Great attention to detail.
  • Ability to work with others in a manner that promotes group effort and achievement.
  • Ability to shift priorities quickly while ensuring accuracy and timely completion of tasks.
  • Ability to manage conflicts and resolve problems effectively.
  • Ability to follow direction to accomplish day-to-day tasks.
  • Ability to manage conflicts and resolve problems effectively.
  • Ability to follow direction to accomplish day-to-day tasks.

Posting deadline: This posting will remain open until filled. For best consideration, please apply by September 7, 2026.


Note:
Viable applicants will be required to pass a background and education verification check.


About CPC:


CPC is an academic research organization that offers full service clinical trial design, oversight, and management with rapid access to Key Opinion Leaders in a variety of therapeutic areas. With over 30 years of experience, CPC has provided services to over 150 clinical trials in a variety of indications, with an emphasis on cardiovascular, wound healing, diabetes and more.


CPC has expertise in managing clinical trials from a variety of funding sources including Industry, NIH, and Investigator Initiated trials.


CPC Community Health focuses on innovative programs that reach into communities to help people find effective ways to become active, empowered and healthy.


CPC offers:


  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD etc.)
  • Matching 401(k) plan (dollar for dollar up to 4% of your eligible compensation, fully vested immediately)
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 15 - 25 vacation days based on years of service
  • Paid sick time (2.67 hours accrued bi-weekly up to a maximum of 80 hours)
  • Monthly fun events (e.g. team building activities, games, charitable events, potlucks, picnics)
  • Flexible and remote work schedules

An Equal Opportunity Employer


CPC is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO). CPC prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.


Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and certain state or local laws. If you need assistance, please email our Human Resources team at careers@cpcmed.org.

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