Clinical Research Enrollment Assistant

Adams Clinical; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Adams Clinical is seeking a Clinical Research Enrollment Assistant to support the evaluation, triage, and enrollment of participants for site-sponsored and industry-sponsored trials. You will work under Enrollment Clinicians and Coordinators to ensure accurate documentation and compliant screening processes.

The role emphasizes hands-on administrative and clinical tasks, scheduling, participant flow, data entry into EDC systems, and maintaining source documents in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or better; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, time-management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing study protocols and identify potentially eligible participants under guidance from Enrollment Clinicians and Coordinators.
• Prepare and organize study materials and participant files ahead of scheduled appointments, including printing paperwork and maintaining clean consult rooms.
• Interact professionally with participants with psychiatric and neurologic disorders, providing support and guidance during study visits.
• Support prescreening intakes and collect participant information to facilitate triaging of potential participants and assess eligibility.
• Prepare materials and support the informed consent process for site-sponsored and industry-sponsored studies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Clinical Research

Adams Clinical is a leading clinical trial site network committed to accelerating the development of life-changing medicines. Our mission is simple: deliver uncompromising data quality, safety, and diverse enrollment to advance healthcare. Our vision is to set the gold standard for clinical trial excellence. We believe our people make the difference. Guided by our core values— Scientific Rigor, Operational Excellence, Commitment to Sponsors and Participants, and Authentic Collaboration — we create an environment where meaningful work drives meaningful change.

At Adams Clinical, you’ll find:

• A culture of respect, transparency, and continuous improvement
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning
• A team dedicated to improving lives through innovation and integrity

If you’re passionate about making an impact in clinical research and want to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization, we’d love to have you on our team.

Position Overview

The Clinical Research Enrollment Assistant plays a key supporting role in the evaluation, triage, and enrollment of participants for site-sponsored and industry-sponsored clinical trials under the supervision of the Enrollment Clinicians. The enrollment RA works closely with the enrollment coordinators to provide insights that inform clinical judgment on participant eligibility and study suitability and assists with screening activities and accurate documentation in compliance with ICH-GCP, study protocols, and regulatory requirements. This role focuses on the hands‑on execution of essential administrative and clinical tasks—such as scheduling, preparing visit materials, supporting participant flow, maintaining source documentation, and completing timely data entry—to ensure efficient site operations and high‑quality study conduct. This position is ideal for candidates who are detail‑oriented, organized, and eager to learn about clinical research, participant recruitment, and study operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assistwith reviewing study protocols andidentifyingpotentially eligible participants under guidance from Enrollment Clinicians and Coordinators.
• Prepare and organize study materials and participant files ahead ofscheduledappointments, including printing necessary paperwork andmaintainingclean consult rooms.
• Interact professionally with participants with a range of psychiatric and neurologic disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, and related conditions, providing support and guidance throughout the study visit.
• Support prescreening intakes and collect participant information tofacilitatethe triaging of potential participants, assessing eligibility based on reported information and protocol criteria, and flagging relevant clinical details.
• Prepare materials and support the informed consent process for site-sponsored and industry-sponsored studies.
• Collect demographic, medical, and psychiatric history information for clinician review.
• Coordinate participant visits, including scheduling, confirmations, reminders, and logistical support such as transportation.Assistwith day‑of visitflow to ensure smoothoperations.
• Perform basic clinical procedures including vitalsignscollection, urine drug screenings, HbA1c tests, and phlebotomy (training provided).
• Maintain source documents, study charts, logs, and internal trackers to support site compliance with GCP, regulatoryguidelinesand site SOPs.
• Perform data entry into electronic data capture (EDC) systems and flag inconsistencies for coordinator review.
• Support the in‑house standard of care study by performing vitals and lab collections, coordinating clinician‑administered ratings,facilitatingmedication dispensation and accountability, andmaintainingaccuratedocumentation anddateentry.
• Attend team meetings and training sessions to gain exposure toenrollmentworkflows, clinical research processes, and study operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required;Bachelor’sdegree preferred.
• Strong attention to detail,time‑management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office Suite.
• Collaborative team setting that includes physicians, nurses, clinical raters, and clinical research coordinators and assistants
• On‑site clinical environment, involving direct interaction with study participants.
• May involve extended periods of standing, walking, or escorting participants throughout the site.
• Must be comfortable working in a regulated environment with sensitive patient data.

This role is especially well suited for candidates seeking long‑term growth opportunities within clinical research, and for candidates planning to pursue further studies in psychology, psychiatry, nursing, or medicine.

Pay

$24 .00 - $30.00 per hour

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Adams Clinical is committed to being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We focus on hiring and nurturing top talent. All employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline, and termination, are made based on the candidate's or employee's qualifications relevant to the position. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status.

In compliance with federal law, all individuals hired must, as a condition of employment, provide documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States and complete Form I-9 within the requiredtimeframe. Adams Clinicalparticipatesin E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.