Research Assistant

About the job:

Denali Health is offering a path for candidates to break into clinical research. No prior experience required. Just a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn!

Why this role matters:

Every visit you support keeps a study safe, compliant, and on schedule. Your work turns complex protocols into steady, compassionate care. When you draw a tube, run an ECG, or log a result, a therapy moves one step closer to people who need it.

About Denali:

Denali Health is a fast-growing integrated site organization focused on getting therapies to market faster. We foster a culture of trust and talent to deliver industry-leading results for the trials we support.

What you’ll do:

• Set up visit rooms and packets: print source, labels, and schedule; lay out kits and PPE so the team is ready at start time.
• Welcome participants and guide check-in; verify IDs, update demographics, and offer a calm, clear overview of the visit flow.
• Handle reminders & follow-ups: send confirmations, arrange transportation as needed, and make post-visit check-in calls using approved scripts.
• Assist clinical procedures after training: prepare supplies for draws, hand off tubes, time spins, and complete chain-of-custody; perform phlebotomy only after competency sign-off.
• Support measurements under supervision: record vitals and help with ECG/EKG or spirometry setup/cleaning; log device temps/calibration.
• Document carefully: transcribe notes to source/eSource, upload/scans to the eISF, and enter data in eCRFs as delegated, following ICH-GCP/HIPAA.
• Tackle data quality tasks: pre-fill templates, check identifiers, time-stamp entries, and flag discrepancies or queries for the CRC to review.
• Coordinate the day: manage the visit tracker, keep the schedule moving, and communicate changes to CRCs, PIs, labs, and couriers.
• Pitch in wherever needed to keep visits safe, on time, and participant-centered.

You’re a good fit if you are:

• Clinically inclined
• Detail-Oriented
• Hardworking & reliable
• Ownership mindset
• Coachable
• Growth-oriented

Must-haves:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong technology proficiency (typing, EHR basics, Excel/Word); quick to learn new systems.
• Professionalism, reliability, and clear written documentation habits.

Nice-to-haves:

• Medical Assistant training/certification or prior patient-care experience.
• Exposure to clinical research (eSource/eCRF; Medidata Rave or REDCap).
• Familiarity with ICH-GCP, SOPs, CLIA.
• Bilingual (especially Spanish/English).

How we will support your growth:

• 30-60-90 day onboarding with hands-on checklists and frequent feedback.
• Paid ICH-GCP training/renewals and device competency sign-offs.
• Mentorship from senior CRCs and the PI; shadowing on complex visits.
• Clear ladder: Research Assistant →  CRC in ~12–18 months, with milestone reviews and pay steps.

Why Denali?

• Do work that matters: help bring tomorrow’s therapies to patients sooner—your effort shows up in real lives.
• Learn from the best: collaborate daily with experienced PIs, CRCs who coach, not micromanage.
• Grow fast on purpose: structured onboarding, paid trainings, and clear milestones that move you up.
• Choose your lane (and change it): opportunities across clinic operations, data/QA, regulatory, and patient engagement.
• Own meaningful work: small, trusted teams where you get responsibility early—and the support to do it right.
• Be recognized: competitive pay and benefits, thoughtful feedback, and visible wins that build your career story.
• Thrive in our culture: low-ego, high-standards, and steady teamwork so you can do your best work—consistently.