Research Assistant RESEARCH NEUROLOGY CART 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
Summary: Provides assistance to the Principal Investigator and Study Team in coordinating research activities that may include conducting a variety of routine experiments with established methodologies, data collection and management, and other research activities as assigned.


Does this position require Patient Care? No


Essential Functions:
- Responsible for data collection, management, manipulation, analysis, and reporting.
- Study cohort management.
- Outreach communication with subjects, conducting mailings, follow-up on mailings, and obtaining necessary documents.
- Provides assistance on work related to epidemiological studies and other population-based research.



Qualifications


Education:
Bachelor's Degree required


Experience:
New grad with some relevant coursework 0-1 year preferred


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Careful attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
- Computer literacy including database tool.
- Ability to follow directions and exhibit professionalism.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)


The CART Research Assistant will:

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies for older adults with or without mild cognitive impairment/dementia/Alzheimer's disease. This may involve attending off-site recruitment events.


• Schedule appointments and assure completion of visits.


• Assist in Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions.


• Interact with regulatory personnel (e.g., IRB).


• Administer cognitive testing and behavioral questionnaires for multiple research studies.


• Review study details and obtain informed consent from potential subjects.


• Abstract information from medical records and enter into a computerized database to help determine subject eligibility and collect necessary study data.


• Assist in maintaining research databases, including data entry, regular quality assurance checks, and preparation of specific data for analysis.


• Attend outreach/recruitment events in the community.


• Assist with phlebotomy (*training will be provided).


• Assist with human biofluid sample processing and transport/travel of samples/supplies as needed between study sites.


• Assist PI with his/her analyses, as well as working on own analyses and publications.

Remote Type


Onsite



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.



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