Research Assistant I - BWH Asthma Research Center, February 2025 at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
The Research Assistant (RAI) works with the Laboratory Manager, Principal Investigators, and other staff to conduct screening and study visits. This position plays an essential role in the successful completion of multiple clinical research protocols being conducted in the Asthma Research Center at one time.


The RAI is responsible for independently recruiting and screening study subjects for eligibility to participate in clinical trials. The RAI is also responsible for study data collection and entry, lab processing and maintaining study regulatory documents. They may be responsible for spearheading recruitment efforts for research studies. Excellent communication (oral and written), phone, and computer skills are necessary.


Working under general supervision from the Laboratory Manager, provides support for clinical research studies.


PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


1. Assists in the development and planning for the implementation of procedures for research studies evaluating asthma treatments and medications.


2. Reviews, understands and obtains appropriate certifications for study specific protocols and ARC procedures.


3. Actively contributes to the recruitment of study subjects for ARC studies. This includes assisting with developing and implementation of recruitment strategies, telephone screening of potential subjects, enlisting participation by scheduling appointments and sending out necessary paperwork.


4. Performs study visits, including review of consent with subjects, following ARC procedures for study visits, and appropriate follow up with subjects.


5. Clinical and pulmonary testing including performing, e.g., vital signs, EKG, blood draws, skin testing, spirometry, methacholine challenges, sputum induction, exercise challenges, assisting with certain procedures for bronchoscopies and other related procedures.


6. Collects and reviews study data, ensuring compliance with protocol and data integrity. Refers appropriate clinical issues/questions to respective medical/managerial staff.


7. Adheres to the administrative aspects of trials, including data quality, protocol violation reporting and adverse event reporting, and accurately and promptly maintains study related logs.


8. Coordinates study data with Data Coordinating Center, corporate study sponsor or their CRO. Promptly resolves and responds to data queries.


9. Prepares and presents data reports as directed.


10. Other study related procedures and duties as assigned.



Qualifications


QUALIFICATIONS:


BA/BS degree, with moderate to strong background in science and interest in research.


SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Strong background in science


• Ability to attend to detail and be precise with the ability to work independently, exercising judgment in establishing priorities.


• Must possess the analytical ability to resolve minor technical equipment problems and interpret acceptability of data results.


• Should have word processing capabilities; general computer experience in Excel and Access highly desirable.


• Should have experience working with MS Office tools.


• Ability to write and communicate effectively.


• Must have excellent interpersonal skills for working with study participants and explaining procedures.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)



Physical Requirements

• Standing Occasionally (3-33%)


• Walking Occasionally (3-33%)


• Sitting Constantly (67-100%)


• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs


• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs


• Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)


• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)


• Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)


• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)


• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)


• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)


• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)


• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)


• Talking Constantly (67-100%)


• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


75 Francis Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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.



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