Clinical Research Assistant

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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

A full-time Research Assistant (RA) position is available within McLean Hospital's Treatment & Etiology of Depression in Youth Laboratory ), directed by Christian Webb, PhD (Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School). The lab is part of the Center for Depression, Anxiety and Stress Research (co-directed by Dr. Webb), which is devoted to the study of depression, anxiety, and related conditions ). Our lab uses a multimodal approach (smartphone-delivered ecological momentary assessment, passive smartphone and wearable sensor data, laboratory-based experiments, EEG, fMRI, and clinical interviewing) to investigate the causes of depression in adolescents, as well as predictors and mechanisms of change in psychotherapeutic and smartphone-delivered interventions for depression. As a member of our scientific team, you will work closely with fellow research assistants, postdoctoral fellows, and Dr. Webb. You will gain hands-on experience with recruiting and screening both healthy and depressed teens and adults, as well as conducting experimental procedures with them. See lab website ) for examples of our recent and ongoing research.

In addition to the below general essential functions we would like to see someone who:
Initiates and maintains contact with study participants.
Responsible for screening applicants, ensuring they meet appropriate criteria, and making an independent judgment as to the suitability of their participation.
Coordinates study visits with adolescents and/or adults.
Conducts behavioral and neuroimaging (e.g., fMRI) experiments.
Works with ecological momentary assessment (EMA) and digital phenotyping devices (smartphones, smartwatches, and smart rings) and associated data.

GUIDANCE ON SUBMITTING APPLICATION MATERIALS
Applicants applying to TEDY should submit:

A CV/resume
A cover letter (one, single-spaced page) addressing:
Your interest in research
Try to be as specific as possible about why you want to work with this lab
E.g., What was it about this lab, in particular, that drew you to apply?
Future goals/how this job can help you achieve these goals
Previous relevant experience (i.e., research, clinical, research, and/or organizational leadership roles, etc.)
Optional (but could be helpful at further contextualizing your background)
Relevant coursework (optional)
Anything else you would like us to know about you?

Job Summary

Summary
Working independently and under very general supervision, provides support to clinical research studies. May be responsible for the following activities: making independent judgment of suitability of potential participants for clinical trials, developing and implementing patient recruitment strategies, recommending changes to protocols, managing existing datasets, and overseeing the work of more entry level staff.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions
-Coordinates the implementation, both internally and externally, of sponsored clinical research studies.

-Initiates and maintains contact with study participants.

-Responsible for screening applicants, ensuring they meet appropriate criteria, and makes independent judgment as to the suitability of their participation.

-Working in concern with the Principal Investigator, develops and implements patient recruitment strategies.

-Develops, organizes, and/or maintains the study database.

-Responsible for data validation and quality control.

-May also conduct preliminary analyses and assist the lab's statistical consultant.

-In conjunction with the Principal Investigator, develops and implements new research protocols including design, data collection systems and institutional review board approval.

-Recommends changes to research protocols.

-Performs literature searches to support protocol development for new studies and the interpretation of existing datasets.

-Assists Principal Investigator with preparation for presentation and written published articles.

-Trains and orients new staff.

-May serve as a team leader or in a supervisory capacity in a smaller area.

-Assists Principal Investigator in screening subjects for IRB approved protocols and coordinating study visits

Qualifications

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree required
  
  Licenses and Credentials
  
  Experience
  Must have at least one year of directly related clinical research experience, and have demonstrated competence in research techniques and methodologies. 1-2 years required
  
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  - High degree of computer literacy; knowledge of data management programs.
  - Ability to work independently.
  - Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with the study participants.
  - Good oral and written communication skills; careful attention to detail.
  - Analytical skills and the ability to resolve technical or research problems and issues and to interpret the acceptability of data results.
  - Knowledge of clinical research protocols.
  - Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
  - Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs.
  - Must be able to consistently demonstrate McLean Values of integrity, compassion and respect, diversity and teamwork, excellence and innovation in their work activities and interactions.
  - Must have demonstrated an ability to work independently.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

115 Mill Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$ $34.43/Hourly

Grade

MRA501At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package

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