Research Assistant I/II

Benaroya Research Institute•Seattle, WA

1d•$23 - $34•Hybrid

About The Position

The Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) and Virginia Mason Medical Center (VMMC) seek a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to join our Digestive Health Clinical Research team. The Center for Digestive Health at Virginia Mason is internationally known for bringing experts together to optimize care through innovations in research, education, and a multidisciplinary approach to treatment of digestive and liver diseases. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health was named by Healthgrades® as America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care. The Research Assistant I/II supports Clinical Research Coordinators and study teams in the conduct of clinical research protocols. This position performs a combination of administrative and clinical research activities and provides essential support for study start-up, participant scheduling, data collection, regulatory compliance, and protocol execution. This position may be filled at either the Research Assistant I or Research Assistant II level depending on qualifications and experience.Hybrid work may be allowed occasionally depending on workload, research patient schedule, and job performance.

Requirements

High school diploma required
Strong computer, organizational, written, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under supervision and follow detailed protocols
Minimum 9 months full-time experience in clinical research or related healthcare/research role required
Demonstrated ability to work independently and reliably in a clinical research setting
Prior experience with regulatory or clinical study operations preferred

Nice To Haves

Healthcare or clinical research experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provides administrative and operational support to Clinical Research Coordinators in the conduct of clinical research studies
Assists with study start-up activities, regulatory file maintenance, and document management
Supports scheduling of study participants, data entry, and maintenance of study databases and centralized repositories
Assists with management of study supplies, lab kits, and secure document uploads (e.g., OneNet or equivalent systems)
May support clinical procedures such as vitals, EKGs, blood draws, sample processing, participant screening/recruitment, and study questionnaires under supervision
Handles routine transport of investigational product as needed
Performs all duties of Research Assistant I with increased independence and responsibility
Supports study start-up, regulatory documentation, and maintenance of research databases with reduced supervision
Independently manages participant scheduling, data entry, and routine study coordination tasks
Oversees accurate management of study documentation, lab kits, and secure data/image submissions
May perform delegated clinical procedures (e.g., vitals, EKGs, blood draws, sample processing) and participant interactions per protocol
Provides advanced support to coordinators and assists with study workflow coordination and problem-solving