Clinical Research Assistant

Job Description

It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission.

Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day.

Our Mission

People who live with cancer – those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it – are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world.

As the Clinical Research Assistant you will perform administrative and clinical duties at research clinics.

You will perform EKGs

You will assist with collection of required questionnaires

You will facilitate transport of lab collection supplies to designated areas for collection

You will support the research staff in locating patients’ research charts for patient visits and data collection

You will prepare research charts for upcoming visits by ensuring current source documents are on the chart, correct labs are ordered, and new version of informed consent forms (ICF) is printed

You will manage phone messages, collects data from existing records as needed for real time data collection

You will provide assistance to the research staff to ensure research documents are completed in a timely manner

You will ensure there is an adequate stock of office supplies and equipment for all research clinics

You will schedule and coordinates meetings, appointments and calendars for research program

You will track and assist in obtaining outstanding training for nurses and investigators as needed

You will assist in prioritizing queries based on due date and importance

You will facilitate obtaining signatures on necessary documents including but not limited to adverse event (AE) and RECIST logs

You will fax / scan documents as needed

You will send on / off study correspondence to appropriate persons

You will participate in educational programs and activities

You will attend required meetings You will complete protocol training for required studies

You should have for this position :

A High School Diploma (GED), Medical  Vocational / Technical training is preferred

Experiencing performing EKGs is preferred

Administrative experience is preferred

Experience in healthcare is preferred

Certified Medical Assistant

IATA certified to assist clinics with shipping of lab specimens

Completion of spill kit training for cytotoxic agents and bio-hazardous specimens

Interested candidates should submit their application through Applications will be accepted through November 14, 2025. Please ensure all required materials are included as outlined in the posting.

About Sarah Cannon Research Institute

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 750 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA today. SCRI’s research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are actively enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 250 locations in 24 states across the U.S. Please click here to learn more about our research offerings.

We care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse colleague population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits through our parent company, McKesson, please click here.

As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.