Clinical Research Assistant

Site: The McLean Hospital Corporation

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.

We are seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to work in the Gunderson Personality Disorders Institute under the supervision of a Principal Investigator (PI) Lois Choi-Kain, MD, MEd and the GPDI Business Office Manager. Working independently and under general supervision, the Clinical Research Assistant provides support to clinical research studies. The Clinical Research Assistant 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, and managing existing datasets. Principal Duties and Responsibilities · 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 concert 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. All other duties as assigned.

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

Job Description

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

Those with 1+ year of experience post degree may be considered for a level II

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

Onsite

Work Location

115 Mill Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$ $28.37/Hourly

Grade

MRA500At 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

EEO Statement:

The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

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