Research Assistant
Flourish Research · Ravenswood, Illinois, United States · Posted Jul 8, 2026
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About Us
Flourish Research is where clinical trials thrive. Flourish Research is one of the industry’s most progressive and diversified clinical trial organizations, with strong capabilities across cardiology, metabolic disorders, renal, oncology, CNS, pulmonology, and vaccine research. At Flourish Research, we strive toward excellence. In clinical trials and healthcare, excellence means everyone deserves the best care, regardless of their race, color, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We embrace employees, customers, and patients from these underrepresented groups to help make this vision a reality. Flourish is committed to a safe work environment where all employees, customers, and patients are included, and treated with dignity and respect. The more diversity we have in our team, the more unique perspectives, and ideas we share, and the better prepared we are to serve our communities. WE SEE YOU. WE ARE YOU. WE EMBRACE YOU. WE CELEBRATE YOU!
Flourish Research is looking for motivated, talented, creative individuals who want to learn and grow in their careers while contributing to research that changes lives! We offer an excellent comprehensive benefits package, a supportive and collaborative work environment, and endless growth opportunities.
About the Job:
We are actively hiring a Research Assistant to support our Ravenswood, IL site.
Shift: Monday-Friday regular business hours
Location: Onsite
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Compensation : $20.00 to $22.00 per hour
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Read and understand protocols to help accomplish protocol specified patient visits and procedures as directed by assigned Team Lead or CRC.
Under the direction of assigned Team Lead or CRC and after completion of required training, clearly and concisely document patient assessments, observations, test results and other study related information per federal regulations, protocol requirements and GCPs.
Obtain patient informed consent according to federal regulations, GCPs and IRB requirements.
Assist in the creative and diligent recruitment of qualified study subjects into assigned protocols to fulfill enrollment obligations within the sponsor’s timeline while following regulations and rules governing medical ethics, IRB and GCP guidelines.
Assist in the scheduling and conducting of patient visits according to protocol requirements and timelines as directed by assigned Team Lead or CRC.
Under close supervision, maintain accurate and complete written source documentation of patient visits and protocol related activities.
Accurately complete case report forms (CRFs) and/or worksheets generated by the sponsor or CRO.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and/or protocol issues as appropriate and as bound by
Confidentiality Agreements including but not limited to those with Flourish Research, between
Flourish Research and sponsors, and between Flourish Research and other entities.
Promptly report adverse events to the Team Lead, CRC, or other supervisors and/or Principal
Investigator/Sub-Investigator as deemed necessary.
Assist in the accountability of clinical trial materials (i.e., CRFs, study drug, lab supplies, and/or other required items) and help ensure availability of appropriate quantities required for the conduct of the study.
Maintain ongoing communication with Team Lead, CRC’s, Site Director, Principal Investigator, and other people assisting with the study and document these communications according to protocol requirements as well as Flourish Research policies.
Attend training courses/conferences required to remain current and aware of changing federal regulations and Flourish Research policies.
Pursue educational opportunities to increase knowledge of the research process and associated rules and regulations governing clinical research.
Perform all study-related duties in a time- and cost-effective manner in adherence with Flourish policies.
Perform all duties in a safe and prudent manner.
Represent Flourish Research in a professional and courteous manner (verbal, written and in appearance) when interacting with Flourish staff, sponsors, IRBs, patients/subjects, nursing and medical staff members of various clinics, hospitals, and physician’s offices.
Additional duties as assigned by management.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Local travel may be required.
Exposure to human bodily fluids.
Laboratory processing procedures.
Participant care.
Extensive computer use.
The ability to properly lift thirty-five pounds and occasionally more than thirty-five pounds.
Occasional night and weekend work schedules.
The ability to drive and daily availability of an automobile