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Research Assistant

ProSciento, Inc·Chula Vista, California

$20 - $23/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 9 hours ago
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About the role

Performs study-related clinical procedures and provides patient care for subjects enrolled in clinical trials according to study protocols. Responsible for accurate data recording in source documents and assisting nursing staff with patient management.

Position summary

Performs study-related clinical procedures according to the study protocol and provides care under appropriate supervision for subjects enrolled in clinical trials. Performs duties in accordance with ProSciento’s values, policies, and procedures.

This role should be available for the 3 shifts offered

  • (1) 6am-2:30pm
  • PT (2) 2pm-10:30pm
  • PT and (3) 10pm-6:30am PT.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Understands the main objectives of each ongoing study and the study procedures for which he/she will be responsible.
  • Demonstrates proficiency at performing basic clinical procedures such as vital signs, ECGs, phlebotomy, and sample processing.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in documenting observations and study procedures correctly and legibly in the source document.
  • Understands and demonstrates proficiency in appropriately responding to medical emergencies onsite.
  • Performs study procedures as assigned.
  • Observes and records data related to patient safety and study procedures.
  • Ensures that all study data is recorded accurately and completely.
  • Assists nursing staff and Clinical Project Managers with study procedures and patient management as directed.
  • Assists in the transcription of study data from source documents to Case Report Forms (CRFs)/ (eCRFs).
  • Understands and complies with Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), particularly those regarding the protection of human subjects and integrity of clinical trial data.
  • Understands and complies with ProSciento Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs).
  • Participates as requested in ProSciento Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process.
  • Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, and/or overnight shifts as needed.
  • Attends and participates in all required training activities.
  • Participates as requested as a Clinical Operations Study Liaison.
  • Assists with Screening Receptionist duties and responsibilities as requested.
  • Assists with Recruitment duties and responsibilities as requested.

Job requirements / Qualifications/Education

Qualifications

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.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) as well as experience as a Medical Assistant, EMT, LVN, Phlebotomist, Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG), or Corpsman in a clinical or laboratory setting and/or equivalent combination of medical education, training, certifications, and/or experience.

Knowledge, skills, and competencies required

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

  • Able to perform basic clinical procedures correctly including vital signs, ECGs, and sample processing.
  • Demonstrates initiative and problem-solving skills.
  • Able to respect subject confidentiality and blinding procedures.
  • Understands medical terminology and calculations.
  • Demonstrates a strong attention to detail with superior organizational skills.
  • Under general supervision, exercises judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques.
  • Able to self-monitor progress and complete assigned tasks independently.

Competencies

Functional/Technical

Skills: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.

Peer

Relationships: Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups; can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration; can be candid with peers.

Process

Management: Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can’t; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources.

Action

Oriented: Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others.

Time

Management: Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend a broader range of activities.

Certificates and Licenses

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required and may be provided by the company. GCP training is required and will be provided by the company.

Language Skills

• Must be proficient in both verbal and written English. Able to communicate effectively with both employees and management. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, WIs, SOPs, medical terminology, and procedure manuals.

Math Skills

• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Able to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Skills

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully an individual should have excellent computer skills with working knowledge in the current Microsoft Office Suite as well as Microsoft Windows operating systems.

This role should be available for the 3 shifts offered

  • (1) 6am-2:30pm
  • PT (2) 2pm-10:30pm
  • PT and (3) 10pm-6:30am PT.

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$20 - $23/hr
Location
Chula Vista, California
Posted
Jul 27, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

ProSciento, Inc

ProSciento is the leading clinical research organization focused on the continuum of metabolic diseases. Building on 20 years of experience and more than 425 metabolic clinical trials conducted, ProSciento provides customized clinical research services for multinational clinical...

Salary listed on 2 jobs
IndustryResearch Services
TypePrivately Held
Size201-500 employees
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Market context

Research assistant roles in California

Research assistant roles in California are often tied to universities, hospitals, and clinical research teams, so demand can be steady where studies and patient-facing programs are active. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for strong organization, clear communication, and prior experience in a medical or research setting, even when the minimum education is a high school diploma. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant lab, data, or administrative experience.

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