Clinical Research Assistant- Neurosurgery Research

4 days ago

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Boston Children's Hospital Full time

The department of Neurosurgery is looking for a new Clinical Research Assistant to join our team. Our research focuses on a myriad of neurosurgical research topics and we have active projects in all types of research. If you are selected for this competitive role, you can expect to be involved in case reports, retrospective chart reviews, device/drug trials, national and international level data and bio-specimen repositories, as well as investigator and sponsor initiated clinical trials. During your time here, you will be expected to participate in all aspects of the department research, and will not be tied to a specific project or PI. We do our best to align your individual interests within our department, but the department research needs will dictate the work that you are assigned to. You would work collaboratively alongside your research manager and other RAs to complete research tasks (from screening through project close out) across the department.

Key Responsibilities

  • Consents and recruits patients for research studies through personal interviews and written communications with patients/families. Provides detailed background information regarding studies to families, communicates all policies and procedures, and responds to all inquiries. Evaluates suitability of prospective study candidates and makes selections based upon clinical knowledge of each study.
  • Serves as liaison to the families/patients in the research studies, conducted at both on site and off site locations, guiding and advising them throughout each phase of the study. Coordinates follow up visits as necessary. Acts as a resource to study participants, addressing any concerns they may have. Troubleshoots resolution of any issues that may arise throughout the study.
  • Coordinates and prepares the necessary documentation for Institutional Review Board IRB and Committee on Clinical Investigations CCI submissions, together with the Private Investigator or Regulatory Manager of the study.
  • Creates and prepares data collection statistical reports and analytical summaries for distribution to study research team for review and analysis. Writes articles and summary papers of studies for submission to medical journals, as may be necessary/requested.
  • Participates in the training of newly hired research study assistants, as required.
  • Coordinates activities between the hospital and research laboratories to ensure correct testing/processing and send out instructions specific to the study. Communicates project policies and procedures to personnel. Monitors and reviews data collection and data entry, and informed consent procedures ensuring consistency of application for each study.
  • Performs other miscellaneous administrative duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree in STEM or Psychology

Experience:

  • Analytical skills to gather and interpret data in which the information or problems are moderately complex to complex.
  • Well-developed communication skills in order to provide critical information to patients, effectively deal with conflicting views or issues, and the ability to mediate fair solutions.
  • Advanced writing skills.

Status

Full-Time

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Regular

Standard Hours per Week

40

Pay Range

$41,246.00-$61,340.00 Annual

Office/Site Location

Boston

Job Posting Category

Research

Remote Eligibility

Part Remote/Hybrid

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