Clinical Trials Assistant — Patient‑Focused, Hybrid

knownwell; Woburn (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Paid time off

Parental leave

On-site work

Job summary

knownwell is hiring a Clinical Research Assistant to support a range of protocol-driven activities across on-site and hybrid settings in Woburn and Needham, MA. The role covers participant visits, specimen collection, data entry, and clinical assessments in obesity care trials.

The CRA collaborates with a Clinical Research Coordinator/Manager to ensure high-quality, compliant execution of study procedures, while delivering a respectful participant experience and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; MA certification preferred.
• GCP certification required (or willingness to obtain within 90 days).
• 1+ year experience as MA or in a clinical setting required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for study participants during on-site visits.
• Guide participants through visit procedures and ensure informed consent when enrolling.
• Monitor participant well-being and escalate safety concerns.
• Schedule and confirm appointments; manage visit logistics for enrollment and retention.
• Perform vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, and other protocol-specified assessments.
• Collect, process, label, and store biological samples per protocol.
• Enter study data into CTMS/EDC and maintain source documentation.
• Prepare exam rooms, maintain supplies, and support monitoring visits.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

Data entry

Interpersonal communication

Clinical documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certification

GCP certification (within 90 days)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

knownwell is hiring a Clinical Research Assistant to support a range of protocol-driven activities across on-site and hybrid settings in Woburn and Needham, MA. The role covers participant visits, specimen collection, data entry, and clinical assessments in obesity care trials.

The CRA collaborates with a Clinical Research Coordinator/Manager to ensure high-quality, compliant execution of study procedures, while delivering a respectful participant experience and accurate documentation.