Research Assistant and Clinical Training Coordinator
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 aResearch 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 healthcarewhile ensuring compliance with ethical institutional and federal standards.
Youll 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 PPLMs mission and values.
What Youll Do:
- 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 PPLMs productivity goals.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.
Research Responsibilities
Clinical Training Program Responsibilities
Other Responsibilities
What Were Looking For:
- Education:Bachelors degree required.
- Skills:Strong organizational skills attention to detail and proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic data systems.
- Experience:Clinical research healthcare or counseling experience preferred.
- Ability to follow protocols and maintain confidentiality.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborative and respectful approach within a diverse team environment.
- Commitment to PPLMs mission and values including inclusive and equitable care.
- Language:Bilingual proficiency (especially Spanish) is a plus but not required.
$27.31 - $27.31 an hour
This position is part of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
PPLM is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Equity diversity and inclusion are core values at PPLM and a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change. We are actively working to build a culture that reflects the communities we serve and embodies cultural humility recognizing that advancing health equity begins within our own organization. We are taking steps to make progress in our own organization and are committed to building an equity practice in all aspects of our work.
We believe that communities most impacted by health inequities must be centered in the work we do. Therefore we strongly encourage applications from Black Hispanic Asian and Indigenous people of color Trans and gender non-conforming people LGBTQIA people people with disabilities and working-class people for all our positions.
Employment and advancement at PPLM are based on individual qualifications and abilities without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation age national origin disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic under law.
PPLM is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online please email If you are selected for an interview you will receive additional information regarding how to request accommodation for the interview process.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- CSS
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