Sleep and Chronobiology Clinical Research Co-op Per Diem Rotating BWH Sleep Medicine

1 week ago

Boston, United States Partners Healthcare System Full time

GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

The Sleep and Chronobiology Clinical Research Co-op Technician assists in the execution of research protocols for the Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders. This includes administration of polysomnograms, administration of computerized neurobehavioral tests, collection of multiple frequent biological specimens, monitoring data collection equipment, direct monitoring of study participants, and adherence to study protocols.

When not needed on the Intensive Physiological Monitoring unit, the Co-op will work in the offices of the Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders to train in new skills, manage and assist with processing data, assist with study participant recruitment and screening, and assist with other duties as needed. When scheduling permits, the Co-op may attend Journal Club meetings or scientific presentations for 1-2 hours per week.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Carries out specialized experimental activities in studies executed at the BWH CCI, including, but not limited to, light exposure sessions, constant routines, maintenance of wakefulness tests, multiple sleep latency tests, monitored wake.
* Performs polysomnographic testing: sleep/wake EEG recording, applies electrodes and other monitoring sensors, as directed; operates data collection equipment, monitors polysomnographic recordings. Able to operate and trouble-shoot computerized data collection systems, able to recognize good quality signals and trouble-shoot problem signals.
* Collects and processes biological specimens: certified by laboratory standardized testing to collect and prepare urine and saliva samples for later assay; assist with transport, sorting, and processing of blood samples.
* Administers and organizes neurobehavioral tests: Monitors computer-controlled administration of neurobehavioral tests; recovers computers after system failures with minimal supervision; administers written tests and questionnaires.
* Assists Project Leaders in preparation of paper documents, study suites, computer software and hardware for studies, and data collection/monitoring devices. Checks online data collection systems for quality control. Explains laboratory policies to subjects.
* Assists in the execution of remote and survey studies, including posting recruitment advertisements for participants, scheduling automated survey invitations, monitoring subject compliance and survey completion.
* Assists study team in recruitment and screening of potential participants in laboratory studies, including placing advertisements online and through the mail; posting flyers, sending information about studies to potential participants via email or mail; screening prospective participants for study participation through assessment of online screening survey responses or conducting phone screening questionnaires; scheduling screening visits.
* Assists Project Leaders in preparing data exports and graphs; enters and validates data; carries out literature searches; prepares study instruments, equipment, and/or materials, or other tasks needed for study execution. Conducts inventory of supplies and equipment to maintain stocks of supplies.
* Follows all standard operating procedures for the Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, as well as the Center for Clinical Investigation. Follows Infection Control, Electrical Safety and other guidelines as mandated by OSHA, and follows Human Research guidelines as mandated by DHHS.
* Acts as a liaison between Investigators, hospital staff, CCI technical staff, administrative staff, subject recruiters, and research subjects to identify areas for quality and workflow improvements.

7. Performs all other laboratory duties and projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school graduate with at least one year of college credits required.

2. Must be current college undergraduate. Prefer individuals in science or patient-care related majors and an interest in scientific research.

3. Strongly prefer individual with prior customer service experience.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

1. Good interpersonal skills, able to maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and to work cooperatively with peers, able to perform his/her role in a team effort.

2. Good organizational skills, and ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently.

3. Ability to follow directions and SOPs carefully, and once trained, to work with a minimum of direct supervision.

4. Good communication and reasoning skills.

5. Must possess the ability to continually learn new technical skills and to update existing skills.

6. Able to function appropriately under time constraints. Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment in unexpected situations.

7. Demonstrates professionalism and maturity.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Day, evening, overnight and weekend shifts will be required; holiday shifts may be required.

Busy clinical laboratory environment. Timing of study events of critical. Occasional intense periods of work can be associated with particular scientific deadlines.

Potential exposure to blood-borne disease through contact with biological specimens.

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