Research Assistant I
About The Position
Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) is a leading nonprofit research institute dedicated to advancing precision medicine through translational and clinical research. In collaboration with clinical partners at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, BRI conducts a robust cancer clinical research program supporting innovative therapies and improving patient outcomes. The Cancer Clinical Research program supports over 100 active studies annually across a wide range of disease areas, including bladder, blood, brain, colorectal, gynecologic, hepatobiliary, neuroendocrine, pancreatic and prostate. Trials are sponsored by the National Cancer Institute and industry partners, and include investigations in chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted treatments, diagnostics, and quality-of-life interventions. This position works in close collaboration with clinical teams to support high-quality, patient-centered research. The schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (30-minute lunch); may vary based on study needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma required
- Strong computer, organizational, written, and communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in healthcare or clinical research preferred
Responsibilities
- Support Clinical Research Coordinators with daily study activities and protocol execution
- Perform a wide range of administrative tasks related to clinical research (50-70% of role)
- Assist with study start-up processes and regulatory document filing
- Maintain centralized data repositories (e.g., test article information, CVs, lab normal ranges)
- Schedule study participants and manage visit logistics
- Complete and maintain case report forms (CRFs)
- Manage laboratory kit inventory and supplies
- Upload and manage documents in systems such as OneNet or Study Management Sites
- Submit medical imaging and procedure data (CT, MRI, ultrasound, EKG, etc.) through secure portals
- Transport test articles from pharmacy to study participants as needed
- Perform clinical tasks (30-50% of role), including blood draws, vital signs, and EKGs
- Recruit, screen, and schedule study participants
- Process, handle, and aliquot biological samples
- Interact with study participants, including administering questionnaires and assisting with specialized testing (e.g., neurology assessments)
- Provide backup support to coordinators as needed
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
