Clinical Research Assistant Brookline, MA

Boston Neurobehavioral Associates•Brookline, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Neurobehavioral Associates is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Clinical Research Assistant for a part-time, on-site role in Brookline, Massachusetts. The assistant will support sponsor-funded clinical trials and work closely with the Principal Investigator, Sub-Investigators, study coordinators, and other research staff. The role supports study visits, participant recruitment, data collection, and research documentation. Experience in neuroscience or psychiatric research is preferred.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience supporting sponsor-funded clinical trials.
Relevant education or training in health sciences, neuroscience, psychology, nursing, or a related discipline.
Hands-on phlebotomy experience and familiarity with specimen handling.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accurate documentation practices.
Ability to communicate professionally with participants and collaborate with a multidisciplinary research team.

Nice To Haves

An advanced medical or health-related degree, such as MBBS or PharmD, or completion of a Medical Assistant program, with relevant experience.
Experience in neuroscience, CNS, or psychiatric clinical research.
Medical assistant experience in an outpatient or research setting.
Experience obtaining vital signs, performing ECGs, and processing laboratory specimens.
Familiarity with electronic data capture, electronic source documentation, and electronic medical records.
Current ICH-GCP, HIPAA, and phlebotomy training or certification, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day clinical trial activities according to study protocols and delegated responsibilities.
Assist with participant identification, prescreening, recruitment, scheduling, and follow-up.
Prepare study materials and assist the research team during screening, baseline, and follow-up visits.
Obtain and document vital signs, perform phlebotomy, and assist with ECGs and other procedures within training and delegated responsibilities.
Process, label, store, and prepare biological samples for shipment according to laboratory manuals.
Maintain accurate source documentation and enter study data into electronic research systems.
Assist with data queries, document reconciliation, and tracking outstanding study activities.
Support maintenance of regulatory files, training records, participant logs, and study supplies.
Assist with study startup, monitoring visits, audits, and closeout activities.
Promptly report participant concerns, potential safety issues, and protocol deviations to the investigator or study coordinator.
Maintain participant confidentiality and follow ICH-GCP, HIPAA, and institutional procedures.