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Mass General Brigham · 1 day ago

Clinical Research Assistant

Belmont, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$23.03/hr - $34.43/hr

1+ years exp

Mass General Brigham is a not-for-profit organization that focuses on patient care, research, teaching, and community service. They are seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to support clinical research studies, which includes recruiting and screening study participants, coordinating study visits, and conducting experiments related to depression in youth.

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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 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

Qualification

Clinical research experienceData management programsClinical protocolsAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsWork independently

Required

Bachelor's Degree required

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

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