Research Assistant I​/II

Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) and Virginia Mason Medical Center (VMMC) are leaders in conducting cancer clinical trials aimed at improving cancer treatment and prevention. Their studies encompass chemotherapy, radiation, targeted therapies, diagnostic test development, and quality of life/symptom management. Annually, over 100 cancer-related clinical studies are conducted, including those sponsored by the National Cancer Institute and industry partners. The Cancer Clinical Research Unit is actively engaged in various cancer research areas, with ongoing clinical research studies.

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
• Research Assistant I:
  Assists with study start-up activities, regulatory file maintenance, and document management
• Research Assistant I:
  Supports scheduling of study participants, data entry, and maintenance of study databases and centralized repositories
• Research Assistant I:
  Assists with management of study supplies, lab kits, and secure document uploads (e.g., One Net or equivalent systems)
• Research Assistant I:
  May support clinical procedures such as vitals, EKGs, blood draws, sample processing, participant screening/recruitment, and study questionnaires under supervision
• Research Assistant I:
  Handles routine transport of investigational product as needed
• Research Assistant II:
  Performs all duties of Research Assistant I with increased independence and responsibility
• Research Assistant II:
  Supports study start-up, regulatory documentation, and maintenance of research databases with reduced supervision
• Research Assistant II:
  Independently manages participant scheduling, data entry, and routine study coordination tasks
• Research Assistant II:
  Oversees accurate management of study documentation, lab kits, and secure data/image submissions
• Research Assistant II:
  May perform delegated clinical procedures (e.g., vitals, EKGs, blood draws, sample processing) and participant interactions per protocol
• Research Assistant II:
  Provides advanced support to coordinators and assists with study workflow coordination and problem-solving

• Research Assistant I:
  High school diploma required
• Research Assistant I:
  Strong computer, organizational, written, and interpersonal skills
• Research Assistant I:
  Healthcare or clinical research experience preferred
• Research Assistant I:
  Ability to work under supervision and follow detailed protocols
• Research Assistant II:
  High school diploma required
• Research Assistant II:
  Minimum 9 months full-time experience in clinical research or related healthcare/research role required
• Research Assistant II:
  Strong organizational, communication, computer, and interpersonal skills
• Research Assistant II:
  Demonstrated ability to work independently and reliably in a clinical research setting
• Research Assistant II:
  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 with clinicians at Virginia Mason Medical Center to bring clinical research opportunities to patients, giving them access to clinical trials for over 100 conditions including cancer, digestive disease, cardiology, and neuroscience. The Clinical Research Program at BRI oversees all clinical research at Virginia Mason Medical Center, combining…