Clinical Research Assistant at Partner's Healthcare in Belmont, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The McLean Hospital Corporation


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
Working under the supervision of a Senior Research Assistant, Manager or Principal Investigator and following established policies and procedures, provides assistance on clinical research studies.


Supervisor available to handle unusual situations and regularly reviews progress of work.


Does this position require Patient Care?
No


Essential Functions
-Collects and organizes patient data.


-Maintains records and databases.


-Uses software programs to generate graphs and reports.


-Recruiting patients for clinical trials, conducts phone interviews and schedules patients for visits.


-Obtains patient study data from medical records, physicians, etc.


-Conducts library searches.


-Performs administrative support duties as required.


-Verifies accuracy of study forms.


-Updates study forms per protocol.


-Prepares data for analysis and data entry.


-Assists with formal audits of data.


-Documents patient visits and procedures.


-Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC procedures.


-Assists with interviewing study subjects.


-Administers and scores questionnaires.


-Provides basic explanation of study and in some cases obtains informed consent from subjects.


-Performs study procedures such as phlebotomy.


-Assists with study regulatory submissions.


-Writes consent forms.


-Verifies subject inclusion/exclusion criteria.



Qualifications


Education
Bachelor's Degree required


Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No


Licenses and Credentials


Experience
Related experience 0-1 year


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Careful attention to details.
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- All employees must possess basic computer skills to use a variety of electronic or online systems for communication, clinical and administrative purposes.
- Working knowledge of clinical research protocols.
- Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs.
- Works independently under close supervision.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)



Remote Type


Hybrid



Work Location


115 Mill Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The McLean Hospital Corporation 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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