Research Assistant and Clinical Training Coordinator
About The Position
Join Us in Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts (PPLM) is committed to providing inclusive, equitable, and compassionate care. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our work and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. As a Research Assistant / Clinical Training Program Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our Research Department and Clinical Training Program. This position helps advance research and clinical training related to abortion, contraception, and sexual and reproductive healthcareâwhile ensuring compliance with ethical, institutional, and federal standards. Youâll work closely with the Director of Research Operations, Vice President of Research and Clinical Training, Principal Investigators, and clinical staff to ensure research and training activities are conducted efficiently, ethically, and in alignment with PPLMâs mission and values.
Requirements
- Bachelorâs degree required.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic data systems.
- Ability to follow protocols and maintain confidentiality.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborative and respectful approach within a diverse team environment.
- Commitment to PPLMâs mission and values, including inclusive and equitable care.
Nice To Haves
- Clinical research, healthcare, or counseling experience preferred.
- Bilingual proficiency (especially Spanish) is a plus, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Recruit study participants in accordance with approved protocols and ethical standards.
- Obtain and document informed consent following all regulatory and institutional requirements.
- Schedule and assist with study visits, ensuring timelines are met.
- Collect and accurately enter data into designated systems.
- Manage participant reimbursements and maintain financial documentation.
- Protect participant confidentiality and comply with all laws, policies, and IRB guidelines.
- Maintain organized study files and logs per institutional and federal requirements.
- Communicate regularly with research leadership on study progress.
- Report protocol deviations or safety concerns promptly.
- Collaborate with clinical staff to integrate study procedures into standard operations.
- Serve as a liaison between study teams and participants.
- Assist with IRB submissions, sponsor reports, and internal documentation.
- Support data analysis and reporting as skills permit.
- Coordinate clinical training sessions with health center management and Security.
- Manage new training partnership requests and assist with affiliation agreements.
- Support documentation for accreditation and compliance reporting.
- Help optimize and document training coordination processes.
- Contribute to PPLMâs productivity goals.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
