Clinical Research Assistant

  • Full-time

Company Description

Align Technology is a global medical device company that pioneered the invisible orthodontics market with the introduction of the Invisalign system in 1999.  Today, we develop innovative, technology-rich products such as Invisalign aligner treatments, iTero™ intra-oral scanners, and OrthoCAD digital services to help dental professionals achieve the clinical results they expect and deliver effective, cutting-edge dental options to their patients.

Job Description

SUMMARY
Under general supervision, this person is responsible for assisting clinical research associates with clinical activities at Align Technology.  Clinical activities include assisting with conducting studies that are according to protocol or other documentation needed for projects, interaction and communication with clinical sites, private-practicing orthodontists, and treatment coordinators.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

  • Provide assistance to clinical research team by organizing files, projects, data, etc
  • Assist with the development and execution of clinical research activities and programs
  • Work under specific instructions to assist with routine projects, and procedures
  • Assist with collecting, processing, compiling and verifying data, and entering data from forms
  • Perform literature searches, research and overall administrative assistance
  • Assist the Clinical Research team with monitoring and tracking patients in clinical activities
  • Serves as a liaison between Align Technology and the study site, investigators, study coordinators, staff members
  • Perform other duties as assigned

 

Additional responsibilities:

  • Track data report forms, reports, and documents necessary for completion of clinical study, both in-house and from participating study sites
  • Oversees delivery and shipment of items needed for orthodontists, general dentists
  • Assists in writing clinical study reports
  • Follows all departmental and company procedures as indicated in quality, administrative, or other systems
  • Ensures the effective fulfillment of objectives and deadlines assigned to the group.
  • Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
  • Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
  • Travel may be required – up to 5%
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Science related field or equivalent year’s experience
  • Has some knowledge of clinical research field


SKILLS REQUIRED: LANGUAGE SKILLS

  • Ability to think critically and scientifically
  • Ability to give presentations and updates on clinical projects
  • Ability to write clinical reports
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skills
  • High proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), email, internet

 

WORK SCHEDULE / HOURS

Regular business hours

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.