Clinical Research Assistant

Role overview

The Clinical Research Assistant supports clinical studies through a mix of research, administrative, and data-related work. Under the guidance of a senior research team member, this role helps run routine and technical study tasks, assists with participant identification, and supports visit preparation, documentation, and protocol-based testing or interviews. The position is expected to build working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) rules, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, and study operating procedures.

The role is based in the Clinical & Translational Science department.

What you will do

• Support responsible research conduct and follow federal, institutional, and study-specific rules.
• Help manage study projects under the direction of the principal investigator or senior study staff.
• Prepare, complete, maintain, and organize research documentation and study records.
• Track study supplies and materials, including participant lists, visit logs, regulatory binders, case report forms, laboratory kits, investigational products, and participation incentives.
• Assist with participant recruitment by screening for eligibility and following the IRB-approved recruitment plan.
• Communicate study details to participants and legally authorized representatives in a clear and appropriate manner.
• Take part in informed consent procedures according to institutional rules.
• Conduct and document study visits, protocol-specific tests, and interviews for minimal-risk or other assigned studies.
• Submit accurate IRB materials within required internal timelines.
• Record participant visits in the correct tracking system.
• Ensure research data is captured accurately and in line with ALCOAC principles.
• Help resolve data queries on time and maintain secure storage for study documents and regulatory files.
• Collect, label, store, and ship research specimens when assigned, while maintaining chain-of-custody records.
• Attend study meetings, which may require overnight travel when requested.
• Work collaboratively with the research team and contribute input when appropriate.

Requirements

• A BA/BS degree in a science, technical, health-related, or other relevant discipline is required.
• No prior work experience is required, though experience in a medical or scientific research environment is preferred.
• Working understanding of human-subjects research rules, confidentiality, and protected health information requirements is expected to develop in the role.
• Ability to follow protocols, timelines, SOPs, and institutional procedures with strong attention to detail.
• Comfort with documentation, data tracking, and coordination of study materials.
• Capacity to communicate effectively with diverse and potentially vulnerable participant populations.
• Willingness to complete annual compliance and job-related training requirements.

Compensation and benefits

The posted base pay range is $20.83 to $34.71 per hour.

• Medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health coverage.
• Paid time off starting from day one, plus sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• 401(k) plan and healthcare/dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance, with optional supplemental coverage.
• Tuition support, fitness resources, employee assistance services, commuter benefits, and other perks.

Additional information

The hiring range reflects the employer’s minimum and maximum base pay expectations for this position. Candidates are not typically brought in at the top of the range. Final pay is determined by factors such as market conditions, business needs, prior experience, education, knowledge, skills, and other relevant qualifications.

The employer states that it is an equal opportunity organization and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

A drug-free workplace policy applies. This includes no illegal use, possession, or distribution of controlled substances and no misuse of legal substances by staff, contractors, or management. The policy also allows restrictions on recreational and medical marijuana where applicable.

Why this role stands out

This position sits within a nationally recognized pediatric healthcare organization known for advanced care, a strong research culture, and a collaborative mission-driven environment focused on improving child health.