Clinical Research Assistant — Community Health Study

UMass Chan; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Chan Medical School in Massachusetts seeks a Clinical Research Assistant to support NIH-funded STAR-R study, focusing on community-based interventions for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders transitioning from incarceration.

You will recruit participants, conduct assessments, manage data in REDCap, maintain study documentation, and coordinate with correctional and community partners.

Qualifications

• Experience using computer-based tools (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• 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 interviews.
• Maintain operations including stocking, inventory, storage, and ordering supplies.
• Review medical records and abstractions for consistency and completeness.
• Maintain patient and study subject confidentiality.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team and community partners for the STAR-R study.
• Support recruitment, screening, informed consent, enrollment, and follow-up assessments; manage data in REDCap.
• Ensure compliance with policies, health and safety regulations.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

PowerPoint

REDCap

Job description

UMass Chan Medical School in Massachusetts seeks a Clinical Research Assistant to support NIH-funded STAR-R study, focusing on community-based interventions for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders transitioning from incarceration.

You will recruit participants, conduct assessments, manage data in REDCap, maintain study documentation, and coordinate with correctional and community partners.