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Clinical Research Assistant

Institute of Brain, Behavior and Immunology (0878), United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 May 2026

About the role

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Job Title:

Clinical Research Assistant

Department:

Medicine | Psychiatry

The university will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

This position requires traveling to research participants’ homes to collect specimens and data; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required

The Clinical Research Assistant will provide assistance in support of clinical research studies focused on the biological mechanisms (circadian rhythms and gut-brain axis) that underlie the behavioral (and other) side effects of chemotherapy (e.g., fatigue, mood, cognitive impairment, diarrhea) in breast cancer patients; assist with implementation and coordination of studies; assist with regulatory documents; participate in recruitment of study participants; perform behavioral or diagnostic testing; retrieve stool and blood samples; perform biosample processing in our lab; assist with collection maintenance & reporting of clinical research data.

This position requires traveling to research participants’ homes to collect specimens and data; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, or medical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required. 0 years of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Additional Information:

Location:

Institute of Brain, Behavior and Immunology (0878)

Position Type:

Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

First Shift

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