Research Assistant - Benaroya Research Institute

The Research Assistant (RA) would offer support in a variety of clinical trials that we conduct, in various phases of study development. Benaroya Research Institute and the Clinical Research Program encourage teamwork and collaboration. We have unparalleled support from our physicians, clinic staff and study staff. The RA will support the Clinical Research Coordinators and assist with a variety of duties related to the conduct of clinical research protocols.

This RA position will work within the Cancer Clinical Research Unit on a variety of oncology trials. This role will assist with the conduct of multiple interventional oncology trials in addition to investigator-initiated non-interventional and biorepository trials.

Candidates for this position should have a strong interest in patient interaction, working alongside health care providers, teamwork, and ensuring accuracy in all aspects of data collection, entry, and resolution. Candidates must be able to integrate knowledge of regulatory requirements and the elements of Good Clinical Practice into their work. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of study coordinators and will find many opportunities to grow within the team as they gain experience.

This is not a lab-based position.

The work requires attention to administrative detail with regard to:

• Clinical Research specimen collection, lab processing and shipping; includes management of lab kit inventory per study and mastery of specimen collection timeepoints and requirements for assigned trials
• Schedule research participants
• File complete case report forms (data entry)
• Screen provider schedules to identify potential research participants; assist with contact and recruitment of participants
• Transport test article from the pharmacy to subjects and return unused test article; accurately complete accountability record of remaining product
• File regulatory documents
• Collect financial disclosure forms
• Assist with the study start-up process
• Track participant enrolment and progress through trials; assist coordinator with reporting progress to investigators
• Resolve data queries and work with study monitors to facilitate site visits and audits

The RA may also be responsible for the following (training provided as needed):

• Perform blood draws
• Collect vital signs
• Perform EKG’s
• Recruit, screen and schedule study participants
• Process and aliquot samples
• Interact with subjects as directed by the coordinator for back-up or special testing, e.g., cognitive or neurological tests, subject questionnaires (approximately 30-50% of the time)
• Conduct informed consent with participants on select trials (after completion of training and validation process)

• High school diploma or GED
• Attention to detail
• Interest in learning new skills
• Aptitude for handling many tasks on any given day; well-developed organizational skills
• Strong communication skills

$21.05 - $29.26 hour

• Medical, dental, vision hardware insurance
• Flexible spending accounts: health care, dependent care, commuter
• Short and long-term disability and 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 bus pass
• Subsidized YMCA membership
• Voluntary benefits, e.g., pet insurance, accident, critical illness, identify theft

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 commitment 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.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at 206-342-6972 or email jobs@benaroyaresearch.org.