**JOB DESCRIPTION** This position will assist the Principal Investigator (PI) in planning and implementing clinical research studies as assigned. **Principal Duties And Essential Functions:** 1. Assists in the recruitment of study participants. 2. Completes follow up with study participants in prescribed settings as required. 3. Completes record abstraction of source documents, conducting required study measurements and completing study Case Report Forms in accordance with best practice methods. 4. Complies with all institutional policies and government regulations pertaining to human subjects protections. Maintains regulatory binders, case report forms, source documents, and other study documents. Monitors the occurrence of clinical adverse events, reporting any to the (PI), the study sponsor and Institutional Review Board. 5. Assists with Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements for each study including meeting institutional educational requirements, submitting documents for review such as amendments, adverse event reporting and annual reviews. 6. Performs basic laboratory activities as needed. 7. Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA regulations and keeps study information in a safe and secure location. Adheres to FDA Good Clinical Practice Guidelines. 8. Identifies and resolves problems with protocol compliance by notifying investigator and as necessary with the protocol sponsor. 9. Arranges necessary tests and procedures in accordance with protocol requirements and reports results to the investigator. 10. Participates in site visits with the study sponsor to review completeness and accuracy of study documentation. 11. Maintains inventory of all study supplies. 12. Assesses potential patients and eligibility for inclusion in a particular protocol based on protocol requirements. 13. Reviews all eligibility and ineligibility criteria in the patient’s record. 14. Verifies information with the physician. 15. Interviews patients to obtain information for eligibility assessment, explain the study, and obtains signature for the informed consent form. 16. Conducts a QC check of completed CRFs prior to submission for data entry. 17. Coordinates resolution of all data queries. 18. Completes data entry as warranted. 19. Performs necessary tests as needed and as appropriate to level of training such as EKGs, Walk tests, etc. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Minimum Qualifications:** 1. Bachelor’s degree OR High School Diploma or equivalent AND Four (4) years of related experience. 2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be required based on specific role requirements. **Preferred Qualifications:** 1. Two (2) years in research related activities. 2. IATA Hazardous Good Shipping certification. 3. CITI Human Research Protection certification. **Skills:** . 1. High degree of organizational talents, data collection, and analysis skills. 2. Requires meticulous attention to detail. 3. Excellent computer skills including word processing. 4. Ability to prioritize quickly and appropriately. 5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 6. Systematic record-keeping. **Working Conditions/Physical Demands:** 1. Typical clinical and administrative office setting. 2. Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled. 3. May access PHI/HIPAA identifiers as part of daily tasks Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org .