Clinical Research Assistant

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.
 
At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

We are currently hiring a Clinical Assistant to join our team in Harrow! This individual will be responsible for collecting data according to study protocols, ICH-GCP guidelines, and sponsor standard operating procedures while maintaining trial subject safety, wellbeing, and comfort at all times. This is an onsite role in our state of the art Early Phase Unit in Harrow and will involve shift work.

In this role you will;

• Perform clinical investigations and physiological measurements on trial subjects according to protocol requirements

• Administer psychometric visual analogue and rating scales to trial subjects

• Assess trial subjects for adverse events and implement interventions within scope of practice

• Provide high-level support during invasive procedures including cerebrospinal fluid sampling, biopsies, endoscopies, and challenge procedures

• Perform phlebotomy and demonstrate understanding of blood analyses

• Collect, label, and process specimens ensuring integrity until laboratory handover or shipment

• Operate clinical equipment including Dinamaps, ECG machines, spirometers, and other specialized devices per study requirements

• Review protocols and CRFs, perform user acceptability tests and document findings

• Attend study meetings and actively participate in risk management and mitigation activities

• Compile trial folders and worksheets in accordance with ICH-GCP and sponsor SOPs

• Plan and prepare for scheduled trial subject visits including equipment and documentation

• Maintain accurate written and electronic records with complete data capture

• Perform quality control checks on CRFs and laboratory results for physician review

• Monitor deviations and implement appropriate corrective measures

• Complete data transcriptions, transmissions, and query resolution while ensuring data integrity

• Participate in audits and quality incident investigations

You will have;

• Interest and aptitude for clinical research operations

• Experience working in multidisciplinary healthcare teams

• Experience supporting and teaching peers in clinical settings

• Understanding of early phase clinical trial processes

• Knowledge of specimen handling and laboratory procedures

• Familiarity with clinical research documentation requirements

• Experience in fast-paced clinical environments preferred

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field preferred

• Immediate Life Support training certification required

Please apply below and start your journey with Parexel!