Research Assistant I, Family Planning, OBGYN

Brigham and Women’s Hospital • Boston, MA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 2w ago

Job Description - Research Assistant I, Family Planning, OBGYN (3303640)

Working under general supervision of a principal investigator, manager or project leader and following established policies and procedures, aids with research studies.

Responsibilities:

Collecting and organizing study data.
Scheduling appointments.
Tracking equipment use, calibration, and location.
Ordering supplies and equipment.
Transferring samples/specimen.
Maintaining and updating data generated by the study.
Maintaining regulatory documentation.
Tracking expenditures.
Aids with research studies as per guidelines and protocols.
Approaches patients to fill out surveys and ensures completion. Follows up with patients to ensure questionnaires are completed.
Working within existing data systems to ensure correct tabulation of data.
Organizes and processes study data. Creates and maintains databases/files containing study data using standard Division practices.
May be required to input data, perform descriptive analysis, and run various reports.
Assists Investigators and other study personnel in executing studies. Carries out standard and study-specific events as outlined in the study orders, SOPs, and other written documents.
Acts as a liaison between Investigators, hospital staff, administrative staff, subject recruiters, and research subjects to identify areas for quality and workflow improvements.
Assists with the development of the informed consent documents, source documents, and other documents as applicable.
Conducts telephone interviews or schedules patients for study visits and screenings as per protocol instruction.
Assists Investigator in research activities. Performs literature searches, reviews literature, enters papers into reference database, compiles and checks reference lists for manuscripts, grants, and other written reports.
Assists in preparation and submission of IRB documents, other applications, as well as grants.
Assists in orienting and training new employees if needed.
Follows Infection Control, Electrical Safety, Radiation Safety, and other guidelines as mandated by BWH, OSHA, or other regulatory agencies; follows HIPAA and Human Research guidelines as mandated by DHHS.
Is responsible for mailing various study information or packets to study participants.
Interacts with study monitors, scheduling monitoring visits as indicated and providing timely responses to study queries.
Contributes to a research team environment, serving as back-up coordinator to support other studies in the department, cross-training/peer-mentoring other team members and contributing to research meetings.
Supports administrative tasks related to research such as purchasing, reimbursements, and meeting scheduling.
Performs all other duties, as required.

Qualifications:

BA or BS degree.
1 or more years full-time experience working in a research setting, preferably with human subjects.
Computer program proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite required; REDCap, Stata, R, Dedoose, NVivo preferred.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required:

Ability to work independently in a busy, research, academic, open office setting with other employees.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
Careful attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of computer programs, databases, etc.
Ability to learn new skills and procedures quickly and perform them independently.
Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for subject rights and individual needs.
Must be able to be HIPAA compliant at all times.

BWH is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.