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Boston Children's Hospital · 3 days ago

Clinical Research Assistant- HBCD

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time Clinical Research Assistant to support The HEALthy Brain and Child Development Study (HBCD). The role involves recruiting participants, conducting study visits, and coordinating activities between the hospital and collaborators, all aimed at understanding neurodevelopmental trajectories in children.

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Responsibilities

Consent and recruit pregnant persons and children for research studies through interviews and written communications. Provide detailed background information regarding studies to families, communicate all policies and procedures, and respond to all inquiries. Evaluate suitability of prospective study candidates and make selections based upon study requirements

Execute study visits remotely, in the lab, and in the home, including conducting and helping with behavioral testing, MRI scans, biological sample collection and handling, and EEG and biosensor data collection

Serve as liaison to participating families, guiding and advising them throughout each phase of the study. Coordinate follow-up visits. Act as a resource to study participants, addressing any concerns they may have. Troubleshoot resolution of any issues that may arise throughout the study

Participate in preparing necessary documentation for Institutional Review Board (IRB) and NIH, together with the Principal Investigators (PIs), as needed

Create and prepare data collection statistical reports and analytical summaries for distribution to study teams for review and analysis as needed. Prepare/update documentation for ensuring study quality (e.g., procedural manuals) and dissemination of findings. Conduct background literature reviews as requested by the PIs

Participate in the training of newly hired study staff as needed

Coordinate activities between the hospital and participating collaborators. Regularly travel to the institutions involved in the project (e.g., MGH, BWH) and communicate project policies and procedures to personnel. Monitor and review data collection and entry and informed consent procedures, ensuring consistency of application

Assist PIs in planning and implementing the study and perform other miscellaneous administrative duties as assigned/required