Research Assistant II 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
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:


Working independently and under general supervision from the Administrative Director of the CNCT and the Co-Investigators (Neurology/Neurosurgery) to support one clinical research study related to remote monitoring of adult patients with neurologic coditions. This role may be responsible for the following activities: making independent judgments of the suitability of potential participants for clinical trials, developing and implementing patient recruitment strategies, personally discussing the study with prospective subjects and assisting with recruitment. They will also be collecting and organizing patient data; scheduling patients for study visits; performing clinical tests including, but not limited to, neuropsychological assessments (after training ), maintaining and updating data gevnerated by the study; all IRB submissions such as applications, amendments, annual reviews, and adverse events. This position is dependent on the acquisitionand continuation of external research grants or funding.


PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


1. Coordinates the implementation, both internally and externally, of sponsored clinical research studies.


2. Initiates and maintains contact with study participants. Help screen applicants, ensuring they meet appropriate criteria, and makes independent judgment as to the suitability of their participation. May be required to perform certain clinical tests.


3. Working in concert with Principal Investigators, Research Fellows and/or Research Manager, develops and implements patient recruitment strategies.


4. Develops, organizes, and/or maintains the study database. Responsible for data entry on electronic databases, validation and quality control.


5. Recommends changes to research protocols.


6. Performs literature searches, as appropriate.


7. Assists PI or Research Manager with preparation for presentation and written published articles.


8. Responsible for training and orienting new staff. May serve as a team leader or in a supervisory capacity in a smaller area.


9. All other duties as assigned.



Qualifications


Coordinates the implementation, both internally and externally, of sponsored clinical research studies.


Initiates and maintains contact with study participants. Help screen applicants, ensuring they meet appropriate criteria, and makes independent judgment as to the suitability of their participation. May be required to perform certain clinical tests.


Working in concert with Principal Investigators, Research Fellows and/or Research Manager, develops and implements patient recruitment strategies.


Develops, organizes, and/or maintains the study database. Responsible for data entry on electronic databases, validation and quality control.


Recommends changes to research protocols.


Performs literature searches, as appropriate.


Assists PI or Research Manager with preparation for presentation and written published articles.


Responsible for training and orienting new staff. May serve as a team leader or in a supervisory capacity in a smaller area.


All other duties as assigned.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)


Additional Job Description



Remote Type


Hybrid



Work Location


60 Fenwood Road



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.



Mass General Brigham Competency Framework


At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.