RESEARCH ASSISTANT II, PER DIEM, LIFECODES/MFM, OBGYN

GENERAL SUMMARY / OVERVIEW STATEMENT

Working under general supervision of a manager or project leader and following established policies and procedures, provides assistance for research studies.

May be responsible for the following activities : organizing study data; maintaining and updating data generated by the study;

maintaining regulatory documentation; tracking expenditures; training junior RAs on a per diem basis.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides assistance for research studies as per guidelines and protocols.

2. Acts as a central liason for investigators to schedule and process payments for professionals. Maintains calendars and other records of availability, appointments.

Prepares invoices and keeps payment records for professionals.

3. Maintains financial records, keeps inventories, prepares invoices and journal entries, tracks monthly expenditures and income for Core service.

Serves as a contact between investigators, study teams, and Core for financial-related issues. Reconciles expenditures and income for specific projects.

• 4. Organizes and processes study data. Creates and maintains databases / files containing study data using standard Division practices;
• scores written tests and questionnaires using standard score sheets and criteria; enters scores into worksheets and databases;
• compiles data from multiple testing sessions / subjects for data analysis; reviews study records to determine whether specific tests, samples, or other data were not collected according to protocol, enters such information into tables, edits such information from dataset copies using standard Division practices;

performs statistical and graphical analysis.

5. Assists Investigators and other study personnel in executing studies. Carries out standard and study-specific events as outlined in the study orders, DSCD / CCI SOPs, and other written documents.

Drafts and / or modifies written procedures for study-specific events / data procedures. Acts as a liaison between Investigators, hospital staff, CCI technical staff, administrative staff, subject recruiters, and research subjects to identify areas for quality and workflow improvements.

6. Assists Investigator in research activities. Performs literature searches, reviews literature, enters papers into reference database, compiles and checks reference lists for manuscripts, grants, and other written reports.

Drafts text for reports, manuscripts, abstracts, grants. Assists in preparation of IRB, CTSC, and other applications, as well as grants.

Assists in orienting and training new employees.

• 7. Follows Infection Control, Electrical Safety, Radiation Safety and other guidelines as mandated by BWH, OSHA, or other regulatory agencies;
• follows HIPPA and Human Research guidelines as mandated by DHHS. Follows all standard operating procedures for Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Center for Clinical Investigation, and BWH;

follows study-specific procedures.

8. Performs all others duties, as required

For all positions that include direct patient care, indicate with an X the age(s) of all patient populations served

No Direct Patient Care

All age groups

Adolescence (13 to 17 years)

Neonates (birth to 1 month)

Young Adult (18 to 25 years)

Infant (1 month to1year)

Adult (26 to 54 years)

Early Childhood (12 months to 5 years)

Senior Adult (55 to 64 years)

Late Childhood (6 to 12 years)

Geriatric (65 years and up)

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA or BS, prefer degree in health science, biology, neuroscience, psychology or related area.
• Must have 1 years prior experience in an entry level RAI or equivalent position at a MGB facility.

SKILLS / ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Ability to work independently in a busy, research, academic, open office setting with other employees.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
• Careful attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computer programs, databases, etc.
• Ability to learn new skills and procedures quickly performing them independently.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for subject rights and individual needs.

Must be able to be HIPPA compliant at all times.