A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Clinical Trials Research Group within the Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center (CPFRC). Our team conducts innovative clinical research focused on improving the lives of people with chronic pain and advancing more personalized approaches to pain management.
Our team values a positive and supportive work environment, collaboration, and professional development. This role is particularly well suited for someone who enjoys working directly with people and is interested in gaining experience in health coaching, behavioral interventions, chronic pain, and clinical research. Training will be provided in study-specific health coaching interventions and research procedures.
The work schedule for this position consists primarily of regular business hours, Monday through Friday. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be needed to accommodate participant availability.
This position may independently provide study coordination for simple and moderately complex clinical research studies. In addition to general study activities, this role will deliver structured health coaching sessions as part of research protocols. The Clinical Research Health Coach supports participant engagement, assists with behavioral intervention delivery, and supports the conduct of clinical research studies such as registries, long-term follow-up cohorts, and qualitative research. This position will not independently coordinate clinical trials.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
Knowledge of all 8 competency domains is expected:
- Scientific Concepts and Research Design
- Ethical Participant Safety Considerations
- Investigational Products Development and Regulation
- Clinical Study Operations (GCPs)
- Study and Site Management
- Data Management and Informatics
- Leadership and Professionalism
- Communication and Teamwork
- Deliver structured health coaching interventions to research participants following standardized protocols.
- Support participant engagement through motivational interviewing, goal-setting, and adherence support.
- Document health coaching sessions in accordance with study and regulatory standards.
- Assist with participant scheduling, study visit coordination, and follow-up activities.
- Communicate concerns about participant safety or engagement to study leadership.
- Support data entry, quality checks, and administrative tasks related to study operations.
- Collaborate with clinical research coordinators, investigators, and intervention teams to maintain intervention fidelity.
Supervision Received: This position receives direct supervision and reports directly to Program Manager or Clinical Research Coordinator Senior.
Supervision Exercised: None.
Clinical Research Technician
Associate degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is necessary.
Minimum 1 year of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials is necessary. (Please review SoCRA's Definition of a Clinical Research Professional for qualifying experience prior to applying.)
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- An advanced degree in a health-related areas such as: Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Clinical Research Administration, Social Work, Psychology, Epidemiology, Foreign MD OR
- Minimum 3 years of human subject experience (clinical, lab or health regulations) such as related patient care, related community health and wellness, related clinical information, and research.
Clinical Research Assistant
High school diploma or GED is necessary.
Clinical Research Technician
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, public health, biological sciences, or a related field.
- Health Coach certification (e.g., NBC-HWC, ACE Health Coach, Wellcoaches, or equivalent training).
- Experience working with individuals in supportive, coaching, counseling, or participant-facing roles.
- Experience providing behavioral support, motivational interviewing, or patient education.
- Strong communication skills and comfort working with participants managing chronic health conditions.
- An understanding of medical terminology, experience in a large complex health care setting, ability to effectively communicate with staff and faculty of all levels, and knowledge of university policies and procedures is desirable.
Clinical Research Assistant
