Research Assistant – Biospecimen & Participant Coordination

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Research Assistant I for CHCB to recruit and coordinate participants for biospecimen collection studies, manage enrollment materials, and respond to participant inquiries.

You will support the Project Manager with IRB documentation, develop electronic workflows, and help generate reports for study PIs and funding agencies. The role combines hands-on outreach with data management in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Education Bachelor's Degree in Science required.
• Experience 0-1 year preferred; new grads considered.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact between study participants and team.
• Coordinate communications by phone, email, and mail.
• Support participation recruitment and outreach activities.
• Assist Project Manager with IRB documentation and study logistics.
• Maintain accurate study records suitable for IRB review.
• Lead small projects to improve processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Computer literacy

Following directions

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Tools

Database tools

Job description

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Research Assistant I for CHCB to recruit and coordinate participants for biospecimen collection studies, manage enrollment materials, and respond to participant inquiries.

You will support the Project Manager with IRB documentation, develop electronic workflows, and help generate reports for study PIs and funding agencies. The role combines hands-on outreach with data management in a hybrid work setting.