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Clinical Research Assistant

Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason · Medical Research · $81.3M budget · 329 staff · Since 1956

Why Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Conducts scientific research to predict, prevent, reverse, and cure autoimmune diseases and immune system disorders, with a focus on Down syndrome and type 1 diabetes.

  • Translational immunology and advancements of the immune tolerance network (itn) are highlighted below:funding for the immune tolerance network (itn) was initially awarded to jerry nepom, MD, PHD, at bri in 2014 by the national Institute of allergy and infectious diseases…$45.4M spent in FY2024
  • Interventional immunologystudying health to understand diseasein june 2025, a team of bri scientists lead by jane buckner, MD, cate speake, PHD, megan smithmyer, PHD, and alex hu, PHD, published findings from the sound life project, a unique longitudinal study investigating…$10.7M spent in FY2024
  • Fundamental immunology or basic discoveryunderstanding how targeting specific regulatory cells could lead to new ways to treat systemic lupus erythematosus (sle)in november 2024, steve ziegler, PHD, a principal investigator in bri's center for fundamental immunology, received a grant from the…$7.1M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$228K–$662K
7 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$87.5M
spent in FY2023
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
329
employees
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Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
84%
of spending
Looks good: 84% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
+6%
of revenue, FY2023
Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
8 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 7.6 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2023
latest Form 990
Fine: the latest return is for FY2023, 3 tax years back; within 3 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1958
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Overview

The Clinical Research Assistant supports clinical research activities within the Clinical Research Program at Benaroya Research Institute (BRI). Working closely with Clinical Research Coordinators, investigators, and clinical staff, the Clinical Research Assistant assists with the conduct of clinical research studies and helps ensure that study activities are performed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with study protocols and applicable regulations. The Clinical Research Assistant may support research conducted at BRI, as well as studies involving affiliate or collaborating research sites.

Responsibilities may include study start-up and preparation, participant screening and recruitment, informed consent, clinical data collection, participant care coordination, regulatory documentation, test article handling, specimen collection and processing, and maintenance of accurate source documentation and case report forms. This position is an excellent opportunity for an individual interested in developing a career in clinical research while gaining hands-on experience with clinical trial operations, participant interaction, and research processes.

Responsibilities

Clinical Research support Support Clinical Research Coordinators with study activities. Assist with study start-up and preparation. Support participant screening, recruitment, and scheduling. Assist with informed consent activities. Collect participant history and protocol-required information. Document adverse events and concomitant medications. Support protocol-required participant visits and assessments. Obtain vital signs and perform basic health assessments. Conduct telephone screening and triage as appropriate. Coordinate participant appointments, treatments, and follow-up. Communicate professionally with participants and research staff.

Research data and documentation Maintain accurate source documentation and study records. Assist with case report form completion. Enter and maintain clinical research data. File and maintain regulatory documents. Assist with preparation for monitoring visits and audits. Identify and escalate protocol or data issues. Support appropriate research and standard billing. Maintain participant and study confidentiality. Specimen and Test Article support Collect, process, label, and store research specimens. Perform phlebotomy as permitted by licensure and training. Handle test articles according to study requirements. Follow universal precautions and safety procedures.

Compliance and quality Follow study protocols and institutional procedures. Comply with FDA, GCP, ICH, HIPAA, and IRB requirements. Support participant safety and study quality. Maintain required training and competencies. Participate in quality and process improvement activities. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge of medical terminology and basic patient care. Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills. Ability to follow protocols…

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About Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason

From its Form 990

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