Research Assistant

Plant City, FL • Full-Time

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

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • Clinically inclined, detail-oriented, hardworking and reliable, with an ownership mindset; coachable and growth-oriented
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Strong technology proficiency (typing, EHR basics, Excel or Word); quick to learn new systems
  • Professionalism, reliability, and clear written documentation habits
  • Medical Assistant training or certification, or prior patient-care experience (preferred)
  • Exposure to clinical research (eSource or eCRF; Medidata Rave or REDCap) (preferred)
  • Familiarity with ICH-GCP, SOPs, or CLIA (preferred)
  • Bilingual, especially Spanish and English (preferred)

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.


If you are interested, please email your CV to hr@denali-health.com with a cover letter on how you might excel in this position.

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