Clinical Research Assistant

About the role

Adams Clinical is a growing clinical trial site network focused on helping advance new medicines through high-quality data, strong safety practices, and diverse participant enrollment. The organization supports late-phase industry-sponsored studies across psychiatric and neurological conditions, with both inpatient and outpatient research programs.

This opening is for an entry-level Clinical Research Assistant based in Boston, MA. It is a strong fit for someone who wants to learn site-level research operations, support study execution, and build practical experience in participant interaction, data handling, and regulatory compliance.

The role works under the supervision of a CRC II, CRC III, or Site Manager and provides day-to-day operational, administrative, and participant-facing support so studies stay organized and compliant with ICH-GCP, protocol requirements, and site procedures.

What you will do

• Help prepare studies for activation by organizing supplies, preparing documents, and supporting site initiation readiness.
• Assist with delegated participant screening tasks, including visit scheduling and gathering basic demographic, medical, and study-related information.
• Coordinate participant visits by arranging source materials, lab kits, and CRFs in advance.
• Act as a point of contact for participants by confirming appointments, helping arrange transportation, and keeping communication active.
• Support participants during on-site visits and, when trained, carry out vital signs, ECGs, and specimen collection or processing.
• Create accurate source records for assigned tasks in line with ALCOA+ expectations.
• Enter study information into EDC platforms and help resolve data queries.
• Keep binders, charts, logs, and supply records organized and current.
• Scan, upload, and preserve paper source documents in eSource systems according to site processes and regulatory standards.
• Collect and follow up on medical releases and outside medical or pharmacy records as needed.
• Support monitoring visits by helping prepare documents and materials for audit and inspection readiness.
• Assist with investigational product accountability tasks when required, under close supervision and in line with protocol and SOPs.
• Build working knowledge of site SOPs, institutional rules, and GCP requirements.
• Record study data in trackers, logs, and EDC systems with accuracy and timeliness.
• Help maintain study metrics and ensure records stay complete and up to date.

What we are looking for

• A high school diploma or GED is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• No previous clinical research background is needed, as training will be provided.
• Familiarity with basic clinical research concepts is helpful.
• Strong attention to detail, good organization, and clear communication skills.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to learn and perform phlebotomy and other clinical procedures after training.

Compensation and benefits

The pay range for this role is $24.00 to $26.92 per hour.

• 401(k) matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development support

Equal opportunity and work authorization

Adams Clinical states that it is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Hiring and all other employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications and are made without regard to protected characteristics such as age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status.

Anyone hired must provide documentation proving identity and authorization to work in the United States and complete Form I-9 within the required timeframe. The company also uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.