Brigham and Women's Hospital · 1 month ago
Clinical Research Assistant in Neuromodulation and Neuroimaging (CRISP study)
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19.76/hr - $28.44/hrBrigham and Women's Hospital is seeking a full-time post-bac clinical research assistant in the Holsen Lab, focusing on neuroscience and quantitative methods. The role involves assisting with clinical trials using neuromodulation and neuroimaging techniques, as well as conducting various research activities under supervision.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Develop and implement strategies to recruit subjects to participate in clinical trials
Interview (prescreen) prospective volunteers, complete consenting procedures, conduct chart reviews, and determine their eligibility to participate in the study with guidance from study clinicians and PIs
Schedule and conduct study visits with subjects, including administering computerized questionnaires and tasks, collecting biological samples, and working alongside MRI techs to collect MRI data
Conduct structured clinical interviews for psychiatric disorders, including eating disorders, mood disorders, and suicidal ideation (training and supervision with clinical psychologist provided)
Review test results and data with the postdoctoral fellow and principal investigators to ensure that protocol requirements are met and that abnormalities are addressed by clinicians
Enter and maintain data collected from medical charts and study databases
Develop meeting agendas, present/guide discussion related to agenda topics, and document meeting notes
Complete applications, periodic reports, and related forms and ensure timely submission to regulatory bodies overseeing the clinical study
Contribute to the collection, coding, management, and analysis of behavioral data
DICOM unpacking, conversion of data to NIfTI (BIDS) format
Creation of bash and R scripts for data organization
Visual inspection of structural and functional data quality
Editing and running MATLAB-based SPM12 preprocessing scripts
Quality assessment of motion for functional data
Editing and running first- and second-level models in SPM12 and fMRIPrep
Create and maintain a variety of study related logs, including billing logs
Use software programs to generate statistical graphs and reports
Assist with formal audits of data and study documents
Assist with submitting IRB amendments and other study-related protocol updates
Assist with preparing abstracts and posters
Upload data to the NIH Data Archive
Prepare detailed agendas and data updates for meetings
Qualification
Required
Have a strong background and interest in neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, psychology, biology, mathematics, statistics, or computer science
Be in good academic standing with a strong GPA
Strong computer and statistical skills
Programming skills (previous R experience is required)
Comfort with Linux environment
Experience working in REDCap
Experience using R, MATLAB, SPM12, and/or fMRIPrep
Careful attention to details
Good organizational and communication skills
Working knowledge of clinical research protocols
Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs
Ability to work independently and as a team player
Analytical skills and ability to resolve technical problems
Ability to interpret acceptability of data results
Working knowledge of data management program
A personal vehicle is required for this position
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Differentials
Premiums and bonuses as applicable
Recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth
Company
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Brigham and Women's Hospital is an academic medical center based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Founded in 1986
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$22.15MKey Investors
American Medical AssociationThe Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable TrustMassachusetts Life Sciences Center
2023-06-21Grant
2022-06-30Grant· $16M
2021-01-08Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Caroline Fox
Associate Professor (Part Time), Medicine
David Silbersweig
Chairman Emeritus
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