• Clinical Research Assistant

    Actalent (Albany, NY)


    Job Title: Clinical Research AssistantJob Description

     

    This position is designed to provide additional operational and participant-facing support during a high-volume enrollment period for a new clinical trial. In this role, you will assist with front-desk coordination, administrative tasks, and direct interaction with study participants, making you a key contributor to the overall success of the study.

    Responsibilities

    + Provide administrative support to study coordinators, including scheduling participant visits in accordance with protocol requirements.

    + Assist with participant-facing study activities such as interviews, data collection, and medical record reviews.

    + Maintain accurate and compliant documentation for regulatory submissions and internal reviews.

    + Support the management and organization of study-related documentation, ensuring adherence to protocol and quality standards.

    + Answer and triage incoming research office calls, providing timely and professional assistance.

    + Collaborate closely with the Clinical Research Team, demonstrating professionalism, adaptability, and strong communication skills.

    Essential Skills

    + Medical assisting

    + Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

    + Healthcare knowledge

    + Patient care

    + Electronic health record management

    + Appointment scheduling

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + High school diploma or equivalent

    + 1-3 years of experience in a related field

    Work Environment

    The work environment is a clinical research setting with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, including a 30-minute lunch break. The contract duration may vary from 3 to 12 months, with an expected duration of around 5+ months. There are no on-call responsibilities, allowing you to fully disconnect after work hours. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid time off, holidays, and a floating holiday. Additional benefits include a 401(k) plan with employer matching, LTD, STD, flexible spending accounts, voluntary life and AD&D, company-paid life and AD&D coverage, tax-free tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment assistance, and paid maternity and parental leave.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Albany, NY.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 Albany,NY.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 28, 2026.

    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.