ACM is a premier global organization specializing in clinical trials, with a mission to advance healthcare by supporting cutting-edge research and innovations. Our expertise lies in delivering quality data, enabling groundbreaking discoveries, and fostering growth within the clinical research industry. Based in Mumbai, India, ACM is committed to nurturing talent and building careers in healthcare and clinical management.
Job Overview: Research Associate
As part of ACM’s Study Management Department, the Research Associate plays a pivotal role in the successful execution of clinical trial setups and live study validation. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work closely with Clinical Research Associates (CRA) and Project Managers (PM), ensuring data accuracy and efficient clinical trial management.
Key Responsibilities
- Utilize CTMS functionality for recording and addressing data cleaning-related action items and specimen-related tasks.
- Manage all aspects of data cleaning, including liaising with sites, escalating issues to CRA or ACM PM, resolving queries, and releasing samples from the CTMS system.
- Re-issue laboratory reports based on requests from sites or sponsors and post-data cleaning activities.
- Perform clerical duties, including document filing and request form management.
- Actively contribute to ACM’s services, driving organizational growth and profitability.
- Ensure compliance with policies for secure and confidential processing and storage of patient and laboratory data.
- Continuously enhance knowledge through in-house training, certifications, and industry resources.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum: Graduate degree in a life sciences field (mandatory).
- Preferred: Master’s degree in fields such as Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Biotechnology.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with relational databases and reporting tools.
- Proficiency in computer usage.
- Prior experience in healthcare or central laboratory operations is preferred, but fresh postgraduates are welcome to apply.
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize workloads.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
Physical Requirements
Frequent walking, standing, or squatting.
Ability to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.
