Clinical Research Assistant

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When you join the UMass Chan Medical School team, you join us in advancing together to improve the health and well-being of our diverse communities throughout Massachusetts and across the US and the world.

Together, we lead in education, research, health care delivery, and public service. Your life’s work is more than a career. It’s an expression of your passion, intellect, skill, and drive.

UMass Chan's commitment to excellence, innovation, competitive benefits, and work-life integration will allow you to build a professionally rewarding career as we work together to better or improve the health of people around the globe.

Clinical Research Assistant
Job Number
:
Category: Research
Location
:
Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - Emergency Medicine - W713000
Job Type: Perdiem
Union Code: Non Union Position-W00-Non Benefited
Num. Openings
: 1
Post Date
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Oct. 27, 2025

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for performing delegated tasks and procedures involving human subjects in support of clinical research protocols.

• 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
• 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

• Experience in using computer-based tools (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required

Applicants must be comfortable approaching patients in the ED and acute care setting.

• Experience in healthcare setting, either clinical or research
• The applicant will be working on multiple projects so flexibility is a must (Yes potentially another project will overlap)
• Off-site travel will be required to UMass Memorial Community Eds (NO)
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse array of research participants, physicians, clinical staff, and other members of the research team

This job posting outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

Duties and expectations may evolve in response to the needs of the department and the broader institution.

In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is listed above (exclusive of benefits and retirement).

At UMass Chan Medical School, final base salary offers are determined based on a combination of factors, including your skills, education, and relevant experience.

We also consider internal equity to ensure fair and consistent compensation across our teams.

Please note that the range provided reflects the full base salary range for this position. Offers are typically made within the midrange to allow for future growth and development within the role.

In addition to base pay, UMass Chan offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and participation in a 401(a)-retirement plan, with the option to contribute to a voluntary 403(b) plan.

UMass Chan welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.