Job Description - Research Assistant I DOM Men's Health (3307290)
The Men’s Health, Aging and Metabolism Clinical Research Unit at Brigham and Women’s Hospital conducts government and industry sponsored clinical trials, covering a wide range of therapeutic areas, with study populations that include both women and men.
Under the supervision of Principal Investigators and the Recruitment Project Manager, the Clinical Research Coordinator will provide support to Senior Research Coordinators and participate in all aspects of the day-to-day management of one or more clinical research studies.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
The RA I/ Clinical Research Coordinator’s specific duties may include:
- Help to implement clinical trial recruitment strategies and social media postings.
- Assist in preparing summary reports for the project team regarding enrollment status and study progress.
- Schedule study visits in the Men’s Health Clinical Research unit and coordinate study procedures to be conducted outside the unit at the Laboratory of Exercise Physiology and Physical Performance and at other institutional research locations.
- Review electronic medical records to pre-screen patients for study eligibility.
- Perform medical record abstraction for study relevant data.
- Assist with preparation of IRB submissions (initial submissions, continuing reviews, amendments, exceptions, etc.).
- Contribute to the development of study specific documents, e.g., case report forms (CRFs), eligibility screening scripts and questionnaires, informed consent forms, protocol summaries, and subject recruitment materials.
- Perform data entry on an ongoing basis.
- Screen subjects over the telephone to determine their initial eligibility for study participation.
- Provide coverage for other study coordinators as needed.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned.
Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required:
- Excellent organizational skills and an ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Analytical skills necessary to accurately interpret and implement complex policy.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills. Ability to build rapport and interact effectively with a broad array of people from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
- High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of 1 year of research experience, preferably in a position that required a high degree of direct interaction with research subjects.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with electronic data capture (EDC) systems preferred (e.g., REDCap and StudyTrax).
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
- Certifications in the Protection of Human Subjects and Good Clinical Practice (or willingness to become certified), per institutional and regulatory guidelines.
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. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Primary Location
MA-Boston-BWH Longwood Medical Area
Work Locations
BWH Longwood Medical Area
75 Francis Street
Job
Clinical
Organization
Brigham & Women's Hospital (BWH)
Schedule
Full-time
Standard Hours: 40
Shift
Day Job
Employee Status
Regular
Recruiting Department: BWH Department Of Medicine
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