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Job Title: Clinical Research Assistant/Medical Assistant

Job 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, medical assistant 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.

+ Perform vitals, blood draws, and clinical medical assistant duties

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

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in medical assisting and electronic medical records (EMR).

+ Experience in healthcare and patient care.

+ Ability to handle electronic health records and appointment scheduling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ High school diploma or equivalent.

+ 1-3 years of experience in a related field.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clinical research setting with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, including a 30-minute lunch break. The contract duration is flexible, ranging from 3 to 12 months, with an expected term of around 5+ months. Enjoy a robust benefits package including comprehensive health coverage, paid time off, 401(k) with employer matching, tuition reimbursement, and a supportive work-life balance with no on-call responsibilities.

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 29, 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.