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Research Assistant I BWH Neurology

Brigham and Women's Hospital
MA-Boston-BWH Longwood Medical Area
Full-time

Research Assistant I BWH Neurology-(3304663)

Description

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.

  • May be responsible for the following activities : assist in building infrastructure of the lab, recruiting and evaluating patients for studies;
  • collecting and organizing patient data; scheduling patients for study visits; performing clinical tests such as balance or vision tests, etc;

maintaining and updating data generated by the study.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Provides assistance on clinical research studies as per study guidelines and protocols.
  • Recruits and evaluates potential study patients. Per protocol instruction, conducts telephone interviews or schedules patient for study visit and screening.

May be required to perform clinical tests such as balance or vision tests, etc.

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

May serve as a liaison between patient and physician.

Responsible for collecting data and maintaining patient information database for study. May be required to input data, do minimum analysis and run various reports.

Maintains patients records as part of record keeping function.

  • Responsible for mailing various study information or packets to study participants.
  • Answers any phone calls and inquiries regarding study protocol. Refers participants when appropriate to supervisor or clinical staff.
  • Monitors and sets up any needed equipment.
  • Maintains inventory and orders supplies when necessary.
  • All other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS :
  • BS or BA
  • BS or BA
  • New graduate with relevant course or project work
  • SKILLS / ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED :

    • Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with the study participants.
    • Good oral and written communication skills.
    • Knowledge of clinical research protocols.
    • Knowledge of computer programs, databases, etc.
    • Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
    • Careful attention to detail.
    • Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for subjects' rights and individual needs.

    WORKING CONDITIONS :

    Primary work locations are different sites across MGB, mainly at 65 Landsdowne St., but travel between other locations may be necessary as well.

    30+ days ago
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