Clinical Research Assistant – Community Health Trials

University of Massachusetts Medical School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Medical School is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to support the STAR-R study, an NIH-funded randomized controlled trial aiding individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders transitioning from incarceration to the community. You will assist with data collection, consent, recruitment, and assessments.

The role involves coordinating with correctional facilities, community reentry programs, and behavioral health providers, maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience using computer-based tools (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
• 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, 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.
• Coordinate and conduct research assessments and follow-up interviews.
• Maintain accurate study documentation and data in REDCap.
• Assist with participant tracking and retention.
• Collaborate with correctional facilities, community reentry programs, and behavioral health service providers.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

University of Massachusetts Medical School is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to support the STAR-R study, an NIH-funded randomized controlled trial aiding individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders transitioning from incarceration to the community. You will assist with data collection, consent, recruitment, and assessments.

The role involves coordinating with correctional facilities, community reentry programs, and behavioral health providers, maintaining