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 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.



Qualifications



PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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


• Initiates and maintains contact with study participants. Responsible for screening applicants, ensuring they meet appropriate criteria, and assessing the suitability of their participation.


• Maintains the study database. Responsible for data input and upkeep.


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


• In conjunction with Research Manager/Principal Investigator, develops and implements new research protocols including data collection systems and institutional review board approval.


• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:



BS OR BA


SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to work independently.


• Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with the study participants.


• Good oral and written communication skills.


• Analytical skills and the ability to resolve technical or research problems and issues and to interpret the acceptability of data results.


• Knowledge of clinical research protocols.


• High degree of computer literacy.


• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.


• Careful attention to detail.


• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for subjects rights and individual needs.


• Knowledge of data management programs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:



Potential to assist in training and orienting new staff.


WORKING CONDITIONS:



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



Additional Job Details (if applicable)


Additional Job Description



Remote Type


Hybrid



Work Location


15 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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