Entry Level Research Assistant Jobs in Boston, MA

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Job Summary
The Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Treatment and Research Initiative (IIH-TRI) is seeking a highly motivated Clinical Research Assistant II to join our translational research and clinical trial program.
This individual will support core projects of the IIH-TRI, including: (i) the study of hormonal, metabolic, and genetic factors in IIH as part of the Harvard Biomarkers Study 2.0; (ii) MRI analysis of glymphatic transit to understand IIH pathophysiology and improve diagnostic accuracy; and (iii) and an investigator initiated clinical trial. Working under the supervision of the Administrative Director of the CNCT and the Principal Investigators.
This role may be responsible for the following activities: making independent judgments of the suitability of potential participants for clinical trials, developing and implementing patient recruitment strategies, recommending protocol changes, and overseeing the work of more entry-level staff. Collecting and organizing patient data; scheduling patients for study visits; performing clinical tests such as phlebotomy, EKGs, etc.; maintaining and updating data generated by the study; all IRB submissions such as applications, amendments, annual reviews, and adverse events.
We are looking for a hardworking, detail orientated, and focused candidate. Good interpersonal skills are required. The ideal candidate will be interested to grow in a long-term biomedical career in medicine or clinical research. Most time will be dedicated to clinical research activities, but there will be ample exposure to both clinical evaluation and basic science related to IIH. Wetlab procedures could include processing of patient samples for biobanking or running analyses on previously biobanked samples.
There will be a requirement to keep detailed logs of patient research visits and research activities and liaise with regulatory staff for small-scale clinical trials. Interdisciplinary interactions will include physicians, scientists and allied health professionals. There will be an opportunity to contribute to scientific publications arising from this work.
Applications must include 1) cover letter; 2) biosketch, resume, or CV with GPA scores (or equivalent); 3) one letter of recommendation from a professional supervisor (e.g. advisor or previous PI); and 4) contact information for three supervisors who are willing to be contacted for reference.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assists research colleagues in 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. May be required to administer clinical tests such testing of visual acuity or clinical activity scores, etc. There may be opportunities to take history of patients, write up reports for attendings' review, and shadow on a weekly basis.
• Working in concert with Principal Investigator and/or Research Manager, develops and implements patient recruitment strategies.
• Develops, organizes, and/or maintains study databases, including a registry of patients tracked by the IIH-TRI. Responsible for data validation and quality control.
• In conjunction with Research Manager/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, as appropriate.
• Assists PI or Research Manager with preparation for presentation and written published articles; there are opportunities to communicate research to colleagues.
• Responsible for training and orienting new staff.
• All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree Science required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Relevant research and data management experience 1-2 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with the study participants and patients in the division
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical skills and the ability to resolve technical or research problems and issues and to interpret the acceptability of data results.
• High degree of computer literacy and ability/willingness to learn basic website management skills. Coding skills highly desirable.
• 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.
• Knowledge of data management programs.
• Knowledge of clinical research protocols, including IRB regulatory documentation

Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
15 Francis Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$24.28 - $39.43/Hourly
Grade
6
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