Per Diem- Clinical Research Assistant

Status

Part-Time

Standard Hours per Week

1

Job Posting Category

Research

Job Posting Description

Position Summary/ Department Summary:
The of Department Cardiology Heart Center Clinical Research Program is looking for a Winter 2026 hire of a part time clinical research assistant to work on multiple projects under the direction of Dr. Sarah de Ferranti, Chief of Ambulatory Cardiology.  Research will be focused on health-related social needs screening and health care disparities.

Candidates should have strong attention to detail, work under multiple priorities and deadlines and interact with faculty, staff, patients and families. There will be opportunities to participate in manuscript writing and authorship.
The Clinical Research Assistant will participate in collecting data, extracting data from the medical records, entering data into the database, working with the IRB, participating in team meetings, engaging with patients and families in the clinic, patient recruitment, obtaining informed consent, enrolling participants, and other administrative activities as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participant recruitment, screening for eligibility, informed consent and enrollment.
• study materials and data collection materials.
• Communicating with patients and families.
• Scheduling and participating in meetings (taking notes).
• Data extraction, data entry.

Education:

• Work requires a bachelor’s degree, preferably in health science, engineering, or computer science.

Experience:

• The ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient with computer systems and technology.
• Ability to follow detailed protocols.
• Strong ability to multi-task.

Office/Site Location

Boston

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Per Diem

Remote Eligibility

Part Remote/Hybrid

Pay Range

$19.83-$29.49 Hourly