Research Assistant I BWH Neurology CART

Job Description - Research Assistant I BWH Neurology CART (3288951)

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The Research Assistant I for Biomarkers of Neurodegeneration, Inflammation, and Cognitive Change at Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Harvard Medical School assists professional staff in coordinating investigator-initiated studies and overseeing various imaging protocols and studies for the Biomarkers of Neurodegeneration, Inflammation, and Cognitive Change - Disease Modifying Treatment and Center for Alzheimer Research and Treatment.

Responsibilities include recruiting subjects for observational studies, clinical trials, imaging, and other research projects, performing neuropsychological testing, and collecting biosamples (e.g., blood).

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Developing and implementing recruitment strategies for older adults with or without mild cognitive impairment / dementia / Alzheimer’s disease, including attending off-site recruitment events.
• Scheduling appointments and ensuring completion of visits.
• Assisting in Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions and interacting with regulatory personnel.
• Administering cognitive testing and behavioral questionnaires for multiple research studies.
• Reviewing study details and obtaining informed consent from potential subjects.
• Abstracting information from medical records and entering it into a computerized database to help determine subject eligibility and collect necessary study data.
• Maintaining research databases, including data entry, quality assurance checks, and preparation of specific data for analysis.
• Attending outreach / recruitment events in the community.
• Assisting with phlebotomy (training will be provided).
• Assisting with human biofluid sample processing and transport of samples / supplies as needed between study sites.
• Assisting the PI with analyses and working on own analyses and publications.

QUALIFICATIONS :

B.A / B.S. with a background in pre-med, psychology, neuroscience, or a related field is required. Experience in a clinical research setting is a plus.

SKILLS / ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED :

• Ability to develop and initiate ideas surrounding recruitment, with appropriate supervision.
• Ability to work independently, prioritizing work according to established study protocols.
• Excellent organizational skills to accomplish a variety of responsibilities and maintain efficient systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of people.
• Ability to work under stress and within deadlines in a busy clinical research environment.
• Experience with word processing software; Microsoft Excel experience helpful.
• Statistical programming experience (e.g., R, Python) is helpful but not required.
• English / Spanish bilingual desired but not required.

BWH is an Affirmative Action Employer. We embrace diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, leading to consideration for employment without regard to protected status under law.

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