Research Assistant I/II

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.  The work schedule may vary - it is typically Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch break.

Research Assistant I

• 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

Research Assistant II

• 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

Research Assistant I

• High school diploma required
• Strong computer, organizational, written, and interpersonal skills
• Healthcare or clinical research experience preferred
• Ability to work under supervision and follow detailed protocols

Research Assistant II

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

Research Assistant I  - $22.55 to $31.35 hourly

Research Assistant II  - $24.05 to $34.15 hourly 

• 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

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 commitments 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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