Research Assistant

Join our team as a Research Assistant, where you will perform daily clinic tasks to support coordinators with study procedures. Your role will involve administering Electronic Self-Assessment Questionnaires, assisting with the check-in process, obtaining informed consent, and providing support with instrumentation and photography. You will also handle administrative tasks such as preparing test materials, making appointment reminders, and quality-checking study documents. You will be expected to report to the clinic on time for all assigned studies and perform tasks in accordance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines, applicable regulations, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist coordinators with study procedures including ESAQ administration and check-in processes.
• Support coordinators with administrative tasks such as test material preparation and appointment reminders.
• Quality-check study documents and assist in the development of study paperwork.
• Report to the clinic on time for all assigned studies.
• Perform tasks according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients and panelists.
• Maintain positive and respectful interaction with peers and leadership.
• Comply with and understand safety and Operational Integrity procedures and processes.

• Customer service oriented with medical knowledge.
• Ability to examine participants and provide initial condition ratings.
• Previous medical experience required (e.g., Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, Spa experience).
• Previous dermatology experience is ideal.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and study protocols according to GCP guidelines.

• BS degree in a Science (e.g., Microbiology, Health Studies, Biology, Chemistry).
• Interest in Cosmetics.
• Previous lab experience preferred.

This role operates in a professional office environment within a cosmetics research office. The current schedule is Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Once sequester studies begin in late September/October, some studies will be 8 hours and others 12 hours, starting at 6 or 7am and continuing through the end of the study. If working a 12-hour study, the following day will be a shorter workday. Standard office equipment such as computers and phones are routinely used.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.