Mass General Brigham · 3 days ago
Research Assistant I - BWH Asthma Research Center, June 2026
Boston-MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19.76/hr - $28.44/hrMass General Brigham is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to patient care, research, teaching, and community service. The Research Assistant I will work with the Laboratory Manager and Principal Investigators to conduct clinical research related to asthma, including recruiting study subjects and managing data collection.
Health CareHome Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Assists in the development and planning for the implementation of procedures for research studies evaluating asthma treatments and medications
Reviews, understands and obtains appropriate certifications for study specific protocols and ARC procedures
Actively contributes to the recruitment of study subjects for ARC studies. This includes assisting with developing and implementation of recruitment strategies, telephone screening of potential subjects, enlisting participation by scheduling appointments and sending out necessary paperwork
Performs study visits, including review of consent with subjects, following ARC procedures for study visits, and appropriate follow up with subjects
Clinical and pulmonary testing including performing, e.g., vital signs, EKG, blood draws, skin testing, spirometry, methacholine challenges, sputum induction, exercise challenges, assisting with certain procedures for bronchoscopies and other related procedures
Collects and reviews study data, ensuring compliance with protocol and data integrity. Refers appropriate clinical issues/questions to respective medical/managerial staff
Adheres to the administrative aspects of trials, including data quality, protocol violation reporting and adverse event reporting, and accurately and promptly maintains study related logs
Coordinates study data with Data Coordinating Center, corporate study sponsor or their CRO. Promptly resolves and responds to data queries
Prepares and presents data reports as directed
Other study related procedures and duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BA/BS degree, with moderate to strong background in science and interest in research
Strong background in science
Ability to attend to detail and be precise with the ability to work independently, exercising judgment in establishing priorities
Must possess the analytical ability to resolve minor technical equipment problems and interpret acceptability of data results
Should have word processing capabilities; general computer experience in Excel and Access highly desirable
Should have experience working with MS Office tools
Ability to write and communicate effectively
Must have excellent interpersonal skills for working with study participants and explaining procedures
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
Mass General Brigham
Mass General Brigham specializes in providing medical treatments and health diagnostics services.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
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