Brigham and Women's Hospital · 21 hours ago
Research Assistant I
Brookline, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$19.76/hr - $28.44/hr
1+ years expBrigham and Women's Hospital is a not-for-profit organization that supports patient care, research, teaching, and community service. They are seeking a Research Assistant I to provide support in conducting a clinical trial focused on statin therapy for cancer patients, including participant follow-up and data management.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Working closely with and under the supervision of the Project Manager and other study staff, provides support in the conduct of a NIHLBI funded Statin Therapy to Prevent Cancer Associated Venous Thromboembolism (STAT-CAT) in enrolling 4,000 participants across the US
Responsibilities include supplying participants with study drug in child-proof bottles via overnight shipping directly to addresses as confirmed by the subject, monthly follow-up calls to study participants to see how they are doing, have they been able to take the study pills, any side effects that they might have, any new medical conditions that have been diagnosed, new medications that they have started, and any other changes in their health
Other responsibilities may include participating in operational staff meetings, webinars, and Investigator teleconference calls and/or meetings
Assists with all aspects of a large and multi-faceted trial of statin therapy medication, vs placebo in patients who have been recently diagnosed with cancer or relapsed cancer who are initiating systemic cancer therapies, are not planned to receive anticoagulation Will require assisting with maintaining contact with the randomized subjects, as needed
Responsible to select the correct study drug box identified by a study randomization number assigned by the secure IWRS system and ship overnight using FedEx for next day delivery
Follow up to ensure receipt of assigned study medication or placebo within 48 hours of the shipment
Assist with inventory and acknowledge receipt of all study drug shipments and maintain accurate dispensing records
Responds to study participants who need clarification of study protocol, methodology, and issues related to participation
Forwards calls to the appropriate staff, if unable to respond to the issue
Documents interactions with study participants by completing and processing the appropriate forms and entering summary information into electronic participant files
Shares responsibility for phone coverage to triage and respond to site queries, calls sites for missing forms or records, brings any issues or problems noted to supervisor for speedy resolution, and documents every phone conversation as appropriate
Assist with the preparation of medical records for endpoint adjudication by the physician endpoint committee
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
B.A. or B.S
Up to one year of experience in a medically related field or a research environment
Ability to work independently
Excellent interpersonal and telephone skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to prioritize a variety of tasks and appropriately seek guidance as needed
High degree of computer literacy
Sound independent judgment
Preferred
Spanish speaking preferred
Fluent in Spanish
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.
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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