Spanish Bilingual Site Research Assistant – McAllen, TX
Work Setup: On-site
Scheduled Hours: Part-time, 24 hours per week

About IQVIA

IQVIA is a global leader in advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services, dedicated to driving healthcare forward. We partner with the world’s leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies to improve patient outcomes and accelerate innovation. Our team combines deep scientific expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver high-quality data and insights that shape the future of clinical trials.

Job Summary

The Research Assistant plays a critical role in supporting clinical trial activities in accordance with GCP, IRB, and all applicable regulatory requirements. This position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to prioritize in a fast‑paced environment, and excellent communication skills. Experience in cardiovascular studies and hands‑on familiarity with EDC entry, query resolution, prescreening referrals, reviewing charts from site databases, and related clinical research tasks are highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform EDC data entry and query resolution in a timely and accurate manner.

• Review patient charts and records from the site database to support protocol‑required tasks.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with investigators, clinical staff, and study teams.

• Assist in screening, prescreening referrals, recruiting, and enrolling research participants.

• Manage scheduling of participants, visit scheduling, reminders, and protocol‑related procedures.

• Collect participant history and coordinate laboratory requirements and follow‑up care.

• Support the informed consent process, ensuring adherence to IRB‑approved protocols.

• Promote participant safety by following protocol guidelines and reporting requirements.

• Ensure compliance with Sponsor and company SOPs, policies, and regulatory guidelines.

• Maintain study supplies and support upkeep of the regulatory binder.

• Record (but not obtain) vital signs as required by study protocol.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• At least 1 year of experience in a clinical research setting (preferred).

• Working knowledge of clinical trials, GCP principles, and study‑specific procedures.

• Familiarity with cardiovascular studies (preferred).

• Demonstrated experience with:

  • Reviewing charts from site databases

  • Prescreening referrals

  • EDC entry and query resolution

  • Visit scheduling and reminders

  • Maintaining study supplies

  • Upkeep of regulatory binders

  • Recording (not obtaining) vital signs

• Ability to perform required clinical procedures and understand medical terminology.

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers, physicians, patients, and study stakeholders.

• Certifications and licenses as required by company, state, country, or regulatory bodies.

• Spanish Bilingual is required

Note: This position is not eligible for sponsorship.