Position Summary

The Clinical Research Support Assistant provides support to the clinical research team by maintaining study inventory, assisting with biospecimen collection and processing, and supporting logistics related to clinical trial conduct. This individual ensures study kits, investigational devices, and general research supplies are appropriately stocked, organized, and tracked. Additionally, the position assists with phlebotomy, specimen handling, specimen shipping, data entry, and the documentation of research procedures to support protocol compliance and data integrity.

Education/Experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred.
• Previous experience in a laboratory, healthcare, or research setting preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification or willingness to obtain certification within a specified timeframe (as required by the institution or state regulations).
• Familiarity with basic specimen processing, handling, and biosafety protocols preferred.
• IATA certification for shipping biological specimens, or willingness to complete training upon hire.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with inventory or specimen tracking systems a plus.

Job Location

The Valley Hospital-Paramus

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Pay Range: $21.90 - $27.37 (per hour)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.