Clinical Research Assisant-Neurofibromatosis Clinical Research Program

Boston Children’s Hospital; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital’s Neurofibromatosis Clinical Research Program seeks a Clinical Research Assistant II to oversee regulatory activities for trials, screen and enroll participants, and coordinate study logistics. You will work closely with physicians, nurses, and external collaborators to ensure trials run on schedule and data are accurately managed.

The role offers exposure to mentored research and opportunities to contribute to abstracts, posters, or manuscripts, making it ideal for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Psychology is required.
• Prior experience as a Clinical Research Assistant or Clinical Research Coordinator strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with IRB processes preferred.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is a plus.
• Experience with REDCap preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work comfortably with patients, families, and a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Manage regulatory activities for new and ongoing clinical trials, including IRB submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, adverse event/deviation reporting, and maintenance of regulatory binders and study files.
• Identify, screen, consent, and enroll eligible participants in accordance with study protocols.
• Coordinate study visits and required assessments across clinical services to keep timelines and protocol milestones on track.
• Serve as a central liaison among multidisciplinary clinical teams, study sponsors, and external collaborators, while supporting study start-up, monitoring visits, and audits.
• Collect, enter, and manage study data in REDCap and other databases.
• Perform data quality checks and track enrollment and regulatory deadlines.
• Contribute to mentored research projects such as abstracts, posters, or manuscripts.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or Psychology

Job description

Position Summary / Department Summary:

The Neurofibromatosis Clinical Research Program in Neurology at Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to join its established, collaborative team. The program conducts clinical trials and observational studies aimed at improving the diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life of children and adults living with neurofibromatosis (NF1, NF2-related schwannomatosis, and schwannomatosis). Working closely with physicians, nurses, specialists across multiple disciplines, and external academic and industry collaborators, the Clinical Research Assistant II will play a central role in the day-to-day operation of the research portfolio, with primary responsibility for regulatory management and active involvement in patient recruitment and study coordination. This position also offers the opportunity for mentored research, making it well suited for someone considering a future career in medicine, research, or a related health field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage regulatory activities for new and ongoing clinical trials, including IRB submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, adverse event/deviation reporting, and maintenance of regulatory binders and study files.
• Identify, screen, consent, and enroll eligible participants in accordance with study protocols.
• Coordinate study visits and required assessments across clinical services to keep timelines and protocol milestones on track.
• Serve as a central liaison among multidisciplinary clinical teams, study sponsors, and external collaborators, while supporting study start-up, monitoring visits, and audits.
• Collect, enter, and manage study data in REDCap and other databases.
• Perform data quality checks and track enrollment and regulatory deadlines.
• Contribute to mentored research projects such as abstracts, posters, or manuscripts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Psychology is required.

Experience

• Prior experience as a Clinical Research Assistant or Clinical Research Coordinator strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with IRB processes preferred.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is a plus.
• Experience with REDCap preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work comfortably with patients, families, and a diverse team.

Licensure / Certifications

• No licensure or certifications required.
• GCP familiarity preferred.