The Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for supporting our clinical education and research operations under the guidance of licensed clinicians and doctoral-level researchers. This position will assist with all research projects conducted within ACER. The prospective candidates must demonstrate knowledge and skills in data analysis, complex statistical analyses, and communicating visual research results. Research duties reflect substantial variety and complexity.

The essential functions listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the job.Assist in the coordination and execution of clinical research protocols.Coordinate day-to-day operations of clinical research studies.Recruit, screen, and enroll eligible research participants.Obtain informed consent and ensure participants understand study procedures.Maintain accurate and confidential participant records and research documentation.Enter, review, and update data in electronic data capture systems.Prepare study materials and assist with regulatory submissions and compliance.Support communication between investigators, clinical staff, and research teams.Schedule and manage participant visits, including follow-ups and reminders.Assist with audit readiness and protocol adherence.Perform preliminary and exploratory statistical analyses using SPSS, SAS, or R.Clean, manage, and transform datasets to support analytical readiness.Create data visualizations, summaries, and tables for research publications and presentations.Collaborate with research scientists to interpret data and test hypotheses.Draft non-technical summaries of research findings for newsletters, social media, and Metrocare’s website.Monitor ACER Research Inbox and respond to general inquiries.Create infographics (e.g., flowcharts) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) that articulate research protocol.Assist in developing components of clinical education presentations to be used at staff continuing education seminars (e.g., annotated bibliographies, summary reports, handouts, surveys).Assist in manuscript preparation, conference submissions, and technical reports.Support computational modeling and digital tools used in research protocols. Performs other duties as assigned.