Research Assistant I BWH Cardiovascular

Brigham and Women's Hospital • Boston, MA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 9h ago

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Working very independently and under very general supervision from a manager or Principal Investigator, provides support to clinical research studies.May be responsible for the following activities: assessing the suitability of potential participants for clinical trials, scheduling, data input, oversight of regulatory submissions, and collaboration within departments as well as with outside institutions.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Coordinatestheimplementation,bothinternallyandexternally,ofsponsoredclinicalresearch studies.

2.Initiates and maintains contact with study participants.Responsible for screening applicants, ensuringtheymeetappropriatecriteria,andassessingthesuitabilityof their participation.

3.Maintainsthestudydatabase.Responsiblefordatainput and upkeep.

4.Review of billing and financial status of various research protocols.

5.InconjunctionwithResearchManager/PrincipalInvestigator,developsandimplementsnew research protocols including data collection systems and institutional review board approval.

6.All other duties as assigned.

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:

BSORBA

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

*Abilitytoworkindependently.

*Excellentinterpersonalskillsarerequiredforworkingwiththestudy participants.

*Goodoral andwritten communication skills.

*Analyticalskillsandtheabilitytoresolvetechnicalorresearchproblemsandissuesandtointerpret the acceptability of data results.

*Knowledge of clinical research protocols.

*Highdegree ofcomputer literacy.

*Excellentorganizational skillsand abilityto prioritizea varietyof tasks.

*Carefulattentionto detail.

*Abilitytodemonstrateprofessionalismandrespectforsubjectsrightsandindividualneeds.

*Knowledgeofdatamanagementprograms.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Potential to assist in trainingandorientingnewstaff.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Lifting/ carrying of equipment. Walking/ standing for long periods of time. Bending to examine patients' extremities.

EEO Statement

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

Boston02115

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 / Cardiovascular Medicine