Co-op/Student Intern

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Men's Health, Aging, and Metabolism Research is seeking a highly motivated co-op student intern to support our research team with a primary focus on a diabetes kidney disease study examining an oral study drug on improving kidney function, inflammation, physical performance, and overall aging in men and women who have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. The co-op student would be working on this study as it enters its final stages of recruitment and study completion. Responsibilities will include assisting with data entry, preparing for end-of-study procedures, conducting study visits, and supporting ongoing study operations.

This position offers a valuable opportunity to gain direct experience in clinical research aimed at improving diabetes kidney disease health outcomes. In addition to the diabetes study, the co-op student intern may assist with other ongoing clinical trials involving exercise science, metabolism, hormones, and aging.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Experience

Currently enrolled as a student pursuing a relevant degree or diploma in a healthcare-related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with our diverse and varied study participants.
• High degree of computer literacy skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Zoom, Teams.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Proactive attitude with the ability to take initiative and follow through on tasks independently and as a team.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for research subject's rights and individual needs.
  Ability to methodically record data.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates in the day-to-day conduct of multiple ongoing clinical trials in accordance with the individual study protocols.
• Assists in scheduling and conducting study visits within the Men's Health Clinical Research Unit, the Exercise Physiology and Physical Performance Lab, and other institutional research locations.
• Assist in preparing and documenting Case Report Forms (CRF's) for participant study visits.
• Upon completion of study visits, inputs participant data into the respective electronic research database (RedCap, SOCAR, etc.).
• Collect vital signs, anthropometric data, perform EKGs, administer and score psychometric questionnaires.
• Helping to maintain compliance with BWH Institutional Review Board (IRB), including assisting in submission and organization of regulatory materials.
  Communicates effective clinical trial updates with various members of the research team.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

221 Longwood Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$ $23.80/Hourly

Grade

2

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EEO Statement:

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at

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