Research Assistant I BWH Cardiovascular 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
Working independently and under very general supervision provides support to research studies. 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, recommending changes to protocols, and overseeing the work of more entry-level staff.



Qualifications


PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Executes protocols of routine and non-routine experiments


• Assists PI with deciding the most suitable methodology


• Performs basic design and modification of protocols


• Calculates, transcribes and analyzes data


• Prepares and presents reports


• Maintains and orders supplies


• Perform a variety of routine tests following established methodologies


• Prepare and support tissue cultures


• Record data; summarize and analyze results using basic statistics


• Prepare lab reagents, chemicals, instruments and equipment


• May prepare radioactive and non-radioactive samples for lipid analysis


• May perform independent literature searches as directed


• May assist in the basic design and modification of protocols

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA or BS (required)


• One year of applicable work experience.


• Demonstrated competence in research techniques and methodologies


• Demonstrated ability to work independently

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written


• Excellent interpersonal skills


• Ability to prioritize a high volume of work under potentially high pressure to meet deadlines


• Familiarity with medical terminology


• Prior experience reviewing medical records


• Familiarity with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and data management programs

Additional Job Details (if applicable)


Additional Job Description



Remote Type


Hybrid



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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