Clinical Research Assistant

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a Study Coordinator in the Bone Marrow Failure Program under Dr. Akiko Shimamura to support clinical research through patient consent, data extraction from medical records, and shipment coordination for samples.

You will learn clinical research processes, review eligibility criteria, and assist with IRB submissions. A bachelor’s in science and 0–1 year of research experience are required.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a science field.
• 0–1 years of relevant research experience.
• Self-motivated, able to multi-task with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Consents and enrolls patients for research studies; explains study details.
• Obtains informed consent and identifies eligible participants.
• Serves as liaison to families/patients; guides them through study phases.
• Troubleshoots issues; coordinates IRB submissions for PI approval.
• Tracks enrollment progress and assists with study documents.
• Assists with manuscript preparation and cross‑department coordination.
• Monitors data collection and informed consent procedures for consistency.

Skills

Consent processes

Data extraction

Study coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

IRB documentation

Job description

Position Summary

This position is with the Bone Marrow Failure Program under Dr. Akiko Shimamura. Dr. Shimamura leads several international registries and research studies focused on improving diagnosis and treatment for bone marrow failure disorders including Shwachman-Diamond syndrome, severe chronic neutropenia, aplastic anemia, and others. Coordinators are responsible for consenting patients and serving as a point of contact, coordinating sample shipments, extracting data from medical records for a research database, and more. They will get the opportunity to learn about clinical research, delve into patient medical histories, and observe clinical care visits. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, be able to multi-task, and have a high attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Consents and enrolls patients for research studies by providing detailed information on the Research Study to patients and families. Is responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies and procedures and responds to all inquiries.
• Obtains informed consent and enrolls patients in research studies. Reviews clinical information to identify patients meeting study inclusion criteria.
• 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 documentation needed for Institutional Review Board (IRB) on submissions, for PI approval.
• Tracks progress from submission to approval. Assist in developing supportive study documents such as informed consent forms, monitoring templates, study subject tracking tools, monitoring forms, study manuals, and training materials, as required for a study. Assist with the tracking and compilation of enrollment information.
• May assist with preparation of manuscripts and reports to be submitted to academic journals. May help train and orient newly hired study personnel. Coordinates activities with various departments to ensure correct testing/processing and sends clear instructions to each study.
• Monitors and reviews data collection and data entry, and informed consent procedures ensuring consistency of application for each study.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• A bachelor's degree in a science field

Experience:

• 0-1 years of relevant research experience