Clinical Research Assistant -Pawtucket

Care New England; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to support various research projects, including studies on long COVID and diabetes. The role involves data collection, subject recruitment, and adherence to ethical standards. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and the ability to work with diverse populations. Join a team committed to advancing medical research and improving community health.

Qualifications

• Assist with study start-up activities and protocols.
• Recruit subjects into research studies and conduct follow-up interviews.

Responsibilities

• Collect data through medical records and interviews.
• Code, enter, and verify data into databases.
• Assist in processing biological specimens.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Data entry

Cultural responsiveness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Primary Function

The Clinical Research Assistant will be a member of the Department of Family Medicine Clinical Research Center team, working closely with study coordinators, nurses, investigators, and analysts. The Research Assistant will assist with implementing study start-up activities, protocols, procedures, recruitment screening, conducting visits per study protocol, and collecting and processing data for specified research projects. Current clinical trials include interventional studies on long COVID and diabetes, as well as observational cohort studies related to cardiovascular health. Most work will occur at the Family Care Center in Pawtucket, with some activities at other locations including Kent Hospital in Warwick.

Responsibilities

1. Collect data through review of medical records, interviews, or other methods.
2. Code, enter, and verify data into paper and electronic databases.
3. Recruit subjects into research studies and conduct follow-up interviews as per study protocol, when appropriate.
4. Assist in processing and storing biological specimens under supervision.
5. Follow all risk management, infection control policies, and quality improvement activities.
6. Review scientific articles and enter references into a database.
7. Draft documents related to study procedures.
8. Perform general office duties such as typing, photocopying, inventory management, and ordering supplies.
9. Perform other related duties as assigned.
10. Assist in preparing IRB submissions.
11. Work evening and/or weekend hours as required to support studies.
12. Safeguard the rights and confidentiality of human subjects.
13. Adhere to hospital policies, principles, rules, regulations, and Care New England service standards.

Qualifications and Job Specifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Associate's Degree preferred.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with spreadsheet and data entry tasks.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and support an inclusive, culturally responsive environment.

Care New England Health System and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group—are trusted organizations advancing medical research, attracting top specialists, and providing innovative health programs.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement: Applicants and employees with disabilities must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, as determined by the organization.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employees are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with organizational ethical standards, including hospital policies, mission, vision, and values.