Research Assistant and Clinical Training Coordinator

Join Us in Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research
Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts (PPLM) is committed to providing inclusive, equitable, and compassionate care. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our work and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.

As a Research Assistant / Clinical Training Program Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our Research Department and Clinical Training Program. This position helps advance research and clinical training related to abortion, contraception, and sexual and reproductive healthcare—while ensuring compliance with ethical, institutional, and federal standards.

You’ll work closely with the Director of Research Operations, Vice President of Research and Clinical Training, Principal Investigators, and clinical staff to ensure research and training activities are conducted efficiently, ethically, and in alignment with PPLM’s mission and values.

What You'll Do:
Research Responsibilities

• Recruit study participants in accordance with approved protocols and ethical standards
• Obtain and document informed consent following all regulatory and institutional requirements
• Schedule and assist with study visits, ensuring timelines are met
• Collect and accurately enter data into designated systems
• Manage participant reimbursements and maintain financial documentation
• Protect participant confidentiality and comply with all laws, policies, and IRB guidelines
• Maintain organized study files and logs per institutional and federal requirements
• Communicate regularly with research leadership on study progress
• Report protocol deviations or safety concerns promptly
• Collaborate with clinical staff to integrate study procedures into standard operations
• Serve as a liaison between study teams and participants
• Assist with IRB submissions, sponsor reports, and internal documentation
• Support data analysis and reporting as skills permit
  
  
  
  
  

Clinical Training Program Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical training sessions with health center management and Security
• Manage new training partnership requests and assist with affiliation agreements
• Support documentation for accreditation and compliance reporting
• Help optimize and document training coordination processes
  
  
  
  
  

Other Responsibilities

• Contribute to PPLM’s productivity goals
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives
  
  
  
  
  

What We're Looking For:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required
• Skills: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic data systems
• Experience: Clinical research, healthcare, or counseling experience preferred
• Ability to follow protocols and maintain confidentiality
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative and respectful approach within a diverse team environment
• Commitment to PPLM’s mission and values, including inclusive and equitable care
• Language: Bilingual proficiency (especially Spanish) is a plus, but not required
  
  
  
  
  

PPLM is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values at PPLM and a chance for us to make long-term, meaningful change. We are actively working to build a culture that reflects the communities we serve and embodies cultural humility, recognizing that advancing health equity begins within our own organization. We are taking steps to make progress in our own organization and are committed to building an equity practice in all aspects of our work.

We believe that communities most impacted by health inequities must be centered in the work we do. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from Black, Hispanic, Asian, and Indigenous people of color, Trans and gender non-conforming people, LGBTQIA people, people with disabilities, and working-class people for all our positions.

Employment and advancement at PPLM are based on individual qualifications and abilities, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under law.

PPLM is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email accommodation@pplm.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request accommodation for the interview process.

This position is part of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.