Research Assistant (Bilingual-Spanish) - Riverside at Irvine Clinical Research (Riverside, CA)
Irvine Clinical Research· Riverside, CA· $25/hr·
Role details
Job description
Riverside Clinical is part of the Irvine Clinical Research site network, the largest of its kind on the West Coast. With 5 research centers in California, we are leaders in the search for new treatments in neurology, psychiatry, and obesity medicine. Our largest area of research is in Alzheimer’s Disease prevention and treatment drug trials, and our doctors were the largest contributors in the world to the most recently FDA-approved medication in Alzheimer’s Disease.
In this role, we are seeking CRCs with proven trial experience. Ideally, candidates will have worked as a primary coordinator on complex drug trial and have exceeded enrollment targets while producing quality work. Furthermore, we are seeking a bilingual (Spanish) professional to better serve our community.
Job Duties
- Front Desk & Reception Management: Serve as the primary point of contact at the front desk; warmly greet participants, study partners, and visitors; manage participant check-in/check-out; and handle incoming clinic phone calls.
- Bilingual Participant Communication: Conduct prescreening calls, appointment scheduling, and ongoing retention outreach in both English and Spanish.
- Study Visit & Lobby Support: Room participants, assist CRCs and Investigators with chaperoning study procedures, and ensure the lobby and front office areas remain welcoming and organized.
- Clinical Procedures: Perform baseline clinical tasks, including taking vital signs, performing ECGs/EKGs, and administering urine pregnancy/drug screens.
- Laboratory Operations: Centrifuge, aliquot, package, and ship biological specimens (blood, urine) in strict adherence to protocol guidelines and IATA regulations.
- Participant & Family Translation: Provide verbal translation support at the front desk and during clinical visits, explaining scheduling or trial instructions clearly to Spanish-speaking participants and study partners.
- Data & Admin Management: Maintain front-desk logs, assist with prompt source documentation filing, Electronic Data Capture (EDC) data entry, and resolving study queries.
- Inventory & Site Upkeep: Maintain front desk/reception readiness, track lab kits, and manage front office and site supply inventory.
Job Requirements
- Language Requirement: Native or professional fluency in both English and Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing) is required.
- Front Desk / Administrative Experience: 1+ years of experience in front desk reception, medical front office, clinical, or healthcare environments preferred.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Psychology, Neuroscience, Healthcare, or a related scientific discipline preferred.
- Certifications (Preferred): Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT-1), or BLS/CPR certification is a strong plus.
- Skills: Excellent phone etiquette, outstanding interpersonal skills, meticulous organizational habits, and a compassionate attitude when working with elderly or vulnerable participant populations.
- Schedule: Must be able to work full-time on-site at our Riverside, CA clinic front desk.
Why work at Irvine Clinical Research
- Culture: Described as “close-knit, agile, and efficient” – an independent site where employees work directly with leading pharmaceutical researchers.
- Work model: On-site positions across multiple California locations (Irvine, Long Beach, Inglewood, Riverside, Oakland). No remote/hybrid indicated for most roles.
- Notable perks: Opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking Alzheimer’s and CNS treatments; exposure to cutting-edge clinical trials; small-team environment with direct access to principal investigators.
- Engineering/technical culture: Roles include clinical research coordinators, scientists, regulatory specialists, and site managers – strong emphasis on clinical operations and patient care.