Job Title: Clinical Research Assistant Job Description The research assistant will participate in weekly meetings to review upcoming patient populations. They will prepare templates for the patients they will be seeing the following week, determining if the necessary kits and amounts are available. Additionally, they will perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks in the lab. A typical day involves interaction with the coordinator or nurse for sample processing, and communication with sponsor representatives for clarification on processes and collections. Collaboration with internal data and regulatory teams is also essential. Responsibilities + Attend weekly meetings to review patient populations. + Prepare templates for upcoming patient visits and determine kit availability. + Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly lab maintenance tasks. + Process blood samples and ship them according to protocol standards. + Order lab supplies and maintain equipment. + Interact with coordinators or nurses to receive samples for processing. + Communicate with sponsor representatives for process clarification. + Collaborate with internal data and regulatory teams. Essential Skills + Experience in laboratory work. + Proficiency in blood sample processing and sample shipping. + Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles. + Clinical research expertise. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Clinical research qualifications. Work Environment The research assistant will work alongside three other research assistants and collaborate closely with clinical, regulatory, data teams, and management. The role involves being on your feet and moving throughout the lab for extended periods, as well as computer work. Flexibility in schedule is available to accommodate patient appointments, with work potentially extending to 7:00 pm. Adjustments in start or end times on other days are possible. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Detroit,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.