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The Clinical Research Assistant supports clinical research activities within the Clinical Research Program at Benaroya Research Institute (BRI). Working closely with Clinical Research Coordinators, investigators, and clinical staff, the Clinical Research Assistant assists with the conduct of clinical research studies and helps ensure that study activities are performed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with study protocols and applicable regulations.

The Clinical Research Assistant may support research conducted at BRI, as well as studies involving affiliate or collaborating research sites. Responsibilities may include study start-up and preparation, participant screening and recruitment, informed consent, clinical data collection, participant care coordination, regulatory documentation, test article handling, specimen collection and processing, and maintenance of accurate source documentation and case report forms. This position is an excellent opportunity for an individual interested in developing a career in clinical research while gaining hands-on experience with clinical trial operations, participant interaction, and research processes.

• Support Clinical Research Coordinators with study activities.
• Assist with study start-up and preparation.
• Support participant screening, recruitment, and scheduling.
• Assist with informed consent activities.
• Collect participant history and protocol-required information.
• Document adverse events and concomitant medications.
• Support protocol-required participant visits and assessments.
• Obtain vital signs and perform basic health assessments.
• Conduct telephone screening and triage as appropriate.
• Coordinate participant appointments, treatments, and follow-up.
• Communicate professionally with participants and research staff.

• Maintain accurate source documentation and study records.
• Assist with case report form completion.
• Enter and maintain clinical research data.
• File and maintain regulatory documents.
• Assist with preparation for monitoring visits and audits.
• Identify and escalate protocol or data issues.
• Support appropriate research and standard billing.
• Maintain participant and study confidentiality.

• Collect, process, label, and store research specimens.
• Perform phlebotomy as permitted by licensure and training.
• Handle test articles according to study requirements.
• Follow universal precautions and safety procedures.

• Follow study protocols and institutional procedures.
• Comply with FDA, GCP, ICH, HIPAA, and IRB requirements.
• Support participant safety and study quality.
• Maintain required training and competencies.
• Participate in quality and process improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic patient care.
• Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to follow protocols and procedures.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to participant safety and research quality.
• Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, and Medical Assistant-Registered licenses, or ability to obtain licensure after hire.

• Healthcare or vocational training in a related field.
• Experience in healthcare, clinical research, or patient care.
• Knowledge of clinical research practices and terminology.
• Familiarity with FDA, GCP, ICH, HIPAA, and IRB requirements.
• Experience with vital signs, phlebotomy, or specimen processing.
• Experience with electronic medical records or research databases.
• Interest in pursuing a career in clinical research.

$22.55 to $31.35 per hour 

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts: health care, dependent care, commuter
• Short and long-term disability
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching funds after one year of employment
• PTO: 13 holidays, three weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick leave per year
• Employee assistance program
• Educational assistance program
• Subsidized ORCA pass
• Wellness benefits
• Voluntary benefits

The Clinical Research Program at Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) works together with clinicians at Virginia Mason Medical Center to bring clinical research opportunities to patients, giving them access to clinical trials for over 100 different conditions including cancer, digestive disease, cardiology, and neuroscience. The Clinical Research Program at BRI oversees all clinical research at Virginia Mason Medical Center, combining the expertise of a world-renowned research institute with remarkable healthcare to support studies that contribute to improving the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of a variety of diseases.

BRI is an independent, nonprofit research institute affiliated with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and based in Seattle. Our culture is based on the values of collaboration, respect, innovation, and inquiry; team members work together to support patients and clinicians with the goal of better outcomes for all.

At BRI, each role is valued and an important contributor to our vision and mission. BRI is committed to a safe, caring and diverse workplace; as well as to taking action to further our commitments to foster inclusion, equity and belonging so employees feel comfortable bringing their full selves to work. Consider making a difference by joining our team. Because together, we are powering possibility.To learn more, visit benaroyaresearch.org and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads,  LinkedIn, Bluesky and YouTube.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. If you need an accommodation or assistance completing the online application, please contact Human Resources at 206-342-6547 or email jobs@benaroyaresearch.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.