Currently hiring: Clinical Trials Assistant, Chicago based

Job Description: Clinical Trials Assistant

Atlantia Food Clinical Trials is a world class company in delivering clinical studies. We perform acute, observational and intervention studies to ICH-GCP standards for the functional foods, beverages, supplements, pre and probiotics and microbiome-based therapeutics sectors. We are located along Chicago’s Magnificent Mile.

We are looking to hire a Clinical Research Assistant to join our dynamic Team. The ideal candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be capable of prioritising and organising workloads and communicating well with the Team.

Employment Type: Full-time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identification, recruitment, telephone screening, enrolling and scheduling of volunteers for participation in food clinical trials.
• Completion of participant visits and inputting of data into electronic data capture platforms (CRFs/eCRFs) and study logs. 
• Preparation of protocol specified biological samples for aliquoting, storage and shipment.
• Ensuring documents are completed, labelled and stored in accordance with ICH GCP.
• Utilising nutritional analysis software, for completion and analysis of subject food frequency questionnaires and food diaries.
• Performing data quality checks and ensuring data management procedures are followed throughout the trial.
• Performing study start up and close out tasks including the creation and completion of study specific documents.
• Serving as a liaison between physicians, study participants, research teams and Project Managers.
• Responsible for the download of study specific apps on subject’s mobile devices and training subjects in the use of these apps.
• Monitor safety of all aspects of the clinical trials and reporting of any adverse events.

Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelors College Degree in a relevant field (Science, Nutrition, Quality, Clinical Trials)

• Scientific Knowledge.

• Experience in Clinical Trials or Research Projects is a plus.

• Proficient and experienced in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent Computer skills and ability to pick up new electronic systems quickly.
• Ability to communicate well with participants when conducting visits and performing telephone screenings.
• Ability to prioritise tasks as appropriate to ensure deadlines are met.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills. Attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, work independently and as well as working in a team.
• Ability to assist in developing new efficient and improved processes.
• Flexible and willing to learn/grow with the company.
• Positive 'can-do' attitude.