Clinical Investigation Tech I Sleep Med PER DIEM

The Sleep Disorders Research Program is committed to find cutting edge technologies to predict sleep apnea diagnosis and outcome and is paving the way to find pharmacotherapy for sleep apnea. The Sleep Disorder Research Program has considerably advanced the field in the past few years with groundbreaking physiological and pharmaceutical discoveries.
At the Lab you will be working on one (or more) of the innovative physiological/pharmaceutical projects conducted by the Principal Investigators. Working closely under the direct supervision of the Lab Manager and/or Principal Investigator, you will coordinate most activities of the research area including but not limited to: performing polysomnographic testing, developing and implementing subject recruitment strategies, making independent judgment of suitability of potential participants for research studies and performing daily activities as research technologists/assistant. Your noteworthy contribution will also appear in the papers that we will send for publication to international journals.
1.Coordinate the implementation of research studies.
2.Primarily work weekday evenings/overnight shifts responsible for data collection, validation and quality control. Overnight shifts are assigned weekly with a maximum of 2 per week. May assist with occasional weekend evening/overnights as needed.
3.Initiates and maintains contact with study participants. May be responsible for subject recruitment, screening volunteers for suitability, scheduling studies with volunteers and staff. May serve as a liaison between subjects and physician.
4.Develops and maintains computer acquisition configurations. Performs / assists with research physiological testing including PSG, EMG, oximetry, etc.
5.Develops, organizes, and maintains the study database and data backups.
6.In conjunction with Lab Manager/Principal Investigator, develops and implements new research protocols including design, data collection systems and institutional review board approval.
7.May assist Lab Manager/ Principal Investigator with preparation for presentations and written published articles.
8.Responsible for ordering supplies, including finding vendors that sell the items. Organize blood samples for storage and for shipment to processing facility.
9.All other duties assigned

Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required. CPR Training Preferred

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Research Related Experience 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Analytical skills and the ability to resolve technical or research problems and issues and to interpret the acceptability of data results.
- Knowledge of research protocols.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
- Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for subjects rights and individual needs and ability to maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and work cooperatively with peers.

• Must possess the ability to work independently and display initiative to introduce innovations to research study.
• Must have sound interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify technical problems and develop solutions.
• Familiarity with Excel, Power Point, and numerous statistical programs.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for subjects' rights and individual needs.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Moderate exposure to hazardous / dangerous working conditions.
• Variable shifts including day, evening, and night.

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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