Clinical Research Assistant

UMass Med School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Med School in Worcester, MA is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to support human subjects research under the PI or designee. The role involves performing delegated tasks and ensuring data quality and protocol compliance for clinical studies.

You will assist in developing protocol-specific tools, collect and transport data and samples, schedule tests/interviews, conduct patient follow-up, maintain supplies, review records, and uphold patient confidentiality and study integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist PI in development of protocol-specific tools to aid in study documentation.
• Collect, evaluate, update, and store/transport pertinent data and samples in relation to protocol.
• Schedule patient tests and/or interviews.
• Conduct patient telephone follow-up.
• Maintain operations including stock, inventory, store, and order samples/supplies.
• Review medical records and abstractions for consistency and completeness.
• Comply with policies, health and safety regulations and department objectives.
• Maintain patient and study subject confidentiality.

Skills

Oral or written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Details

• Requisition Number: 2026-50321
• # of Openings: 1
• Posted Date: Day
• Shift: Non Exempt
• Exempt/Non-Exempt Status: Union Position-W28-SHARE
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Min: USD $36,000.00/Yr.
• Max: USD $40,000.00/Yr.
• Job Location: US-MA-Worcester

Overview

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for performing delegated tasks and procedures involving human subjects in support of clinical research protocols.

Responsibilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist PI in development of protocol-specific tools to aid in study documentation
• Collect record, evaluate, update, and store/transport pertinent data and samples in relation to protocol
• Schedule patient tests and/or interviews
• Conduct patient telephone follow-up
• Maintain appropriate operations as needed including to stock, inventory, store, and order samples/supplies
• Review medical records and medical record abstractions for consistency and completeness
• Comply with established policies, health and safety regulations and requirements, procedures, and department objectives
• Maintain patient and study subject confidentiality

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in using computer-based tools (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required