Clinical Investigation Tech Scheer Lab Sleep Med at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization, 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.


Per Diem or Per Visit



Job Summary
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The Medical Chronobiology Program investigates the mechanisms underlying the daily variation in disease severity,
the consequences of circadian disturbances, such as in night shift work, and the role of meal timing and genetics in
cardiometabolic function and disease.
Working under the supervision of a Research Manager or Principal Investigator and following established policies and
procedures, provides assistance on clinical research studies. May be responsible for the following activities: recruiting and
evaluating subjects for studies; collecting, organizing, and analyzing research data; scheduling subjects for study visit;
maintaining and updating data generated by the study while using specific equipment and assays during the in-laboratory
portions of research protocols which will include combinations of day/evening/ night/weekend shifts.



Qualifications


GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:


The Medical Chronobiology Program investigates the mechanisms underlying the daily variation in disease severity,


the consequences of circadian disturbances, such as in night shift work, and the role of meal timing and genetics in


cardiometabolic function and disease.


Working under the supervision of a Research Manager or Principal Investigator and following established policies and


procedures, provides assistance on clinical research studies. May be responsible for the following activities: recruiting and


evaluating subjects for studies; collecting, organizing, and analyzing research data; scheduling subjects for study visit;


maintaining and updating data generated by the study while using specific equipment and assays during the in-laboratory


portions of research protocols which will include combinations of day/evening/ night/weekend shifts.


PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


Under the supervision of a Research Manager and/or Principal Investigator the Research Assistant will be responsible for


protocols being carried out by the Medical Chronobiology Program in the Division of Sleep Medicine.


1. Provide assistance on clinical research studies as per study guidelines and protocols that will include combinations of


day/evening/night/weekend shifts.


2. Recruit and evaluates potential study subjects per protocol guidelines. Per protocol instructions, post advertisements for


subject recruitment, conducts telephone interviews and schedules patient for study visit and screening. May be required to


perform clinical tests such as EKGs, blood pressure measurement, Hip- Waist ratio, etc.


3. Interact with patients/subjects with regard to study, including patient education, procedural instruction, and follow-up.


4. Responsible for collecting data. May be required to input data, do analysis and run various reports. Maintain subjects'


records as part of record keeping function.


5. Helps with mailing various study information or packets to study participants.


6. Answer any telephone calls and inquiries regarding study protocol. Refer study participants when appropriate to


Research Manager and/or Principal Investigator.


7. Monitor and set up any needed equipment for study protocols.


8. Assists with performing measurements of several study parameters on human subjects while using specific equipment


and assays during the in-laboratory portions of research protocols such as:


Non-invasive blood pressure and heart rate assessment from brachial artery (Spacelabs), assessment of resting metabolic


rate (Calorimeter), assessment of glucose tolerance, beta-cell function and insulin sensitivity using highly-standardized


mixed meal tests and frequently-sampled intravenous glucose tolerance test, tracking of food intake timing, amount and


composition via time-stamped photo's through smart-phone application.


9. Demonstrates professionalism and respect for subject rights and individual needs.


10. Collaborates with hospital personnel to ensure proper execution of research protocols.


11. Monitors supplies and equipment necessary to conduct protocols.


12. Performs all other functions in order to complete research protocols. May be requested to assist investigators in the


preparation of IRB amendments and continuing reviews, SOPs, progress reports, grant proposals and manuscripts as


needed.


13. Coordinates in-lab visits:


a. Responsible for coordinating the inpatient staffing arrangements of the research studies for which you are the primary


recruiter. This includes working with the Principal Investigator, Project Leader, Division staff, CCI staff, and the study


candidates to schedule studies.


b. Ensure proper equipment and procedures are in place before a study, to monitor data quality, and monitor procedural


adherence on a regular basis.


14. May be responsible for maintaining and organizing freezers.


15. May be responsible for coordinating and planning meetings and Journal Clubs, taking notes and making agendas.


16. May be responsible for maintaining equipment and supplies and serving as the contact for outside vendors and training


entities.


17. Arranges and sends out blood samples when needed.


18. Performs other duties as required.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)


QUALIFICATIONS:


1. BA/BS degree required; health science, biology, neuroscience, psychology degree preferred.


2. Prefer individuals with science or patient-care background and interest in scientific research.


3. Must be flexible to a work schedule involving day/evening/night/weekend shifts based on demands of the research


protocols.


SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:


1. Must possess good organizational and interpersonal skills.


2. Familiarity with Windows-based computers required. Must be able to continually learn new computer skills and update


existing skills.


3. Ability to maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and work cooperatively with peers.


4. Ability to work effectively as a member of a research team. Display initiative and sound judgment in crisis or


unexpected situations. Take on additional work when required


5. Able to prioritize and manage time efficiently.


6. Ability to follow directions carefully, and once trained, to work with a minimum of direct supervision.


WORKING CONDITIONS:


During research studies, nights, overnights and weekend shifts will be required.


Busy laboratory environment. Occasional intense periods of work can be associated with particular scientific deadlines.


May require the lifting, carrying of specimens or supplies, and the pushing, pulling cart of specimens or supplies.


Potential exposure to blood-borne diseases through contact with biological specimens.


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.



Remote Type


Hybrid



Work Location


75 Francis Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


0



Employee Type


Per Diem



Work Shift


Rotating (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization, 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.