Clinical Research Assistant

Lensa; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care organization in Boston is seeking an entry-level professional to assist with data processing and analysis in clinical studies. The role involves working with clinical data, ensuring protocol compliance, and interacting with patients regarding their experiences with smartphone applications. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and familiarity with R or Python.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred.
• 0-1 years related work experience with R or Python.
• Experience with web-based applications and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data processing and basic analysis in clinical studies.
• Monitor adherence to protocols and identify compliance issues.
• Coordinate and organize diverse datasets for ongoing studies.

Skills

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Independence of Action

Written Communications

Oral Communications

Knowledge

Team Work

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

R

Python

Microsoft Office

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Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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Job Summary

Responsible for assisting with data processing and basic analysis in clinical studies involving digital phenotyping (sensor and survey) data derived from smartphones as well as neuroimaging / fMRI data. Works closely with other clinical research staff. Helps coordinate and organize diverse datasets and supports ongoing clinical studies involving adults with mental illnesses and/or dementia. Some interactions with clinical patients related to learning about their use and experience with the lab's smartphone apps.

Essential Responsibilities

• Independently or in conjunction with other clinical research staff works with clinical studies data gathered from both smartphones and neuroimaging and is able to clean, process, and run basic analysis using the R or Python programming languages
• Learns protocol and monitors strict adherence to protocols by physicians, nurses and research subjects. Reviews protocol requirements with physicians, nurses and fellows. Identifies any problems with protocol compliance and notifies principal investigator and/or research nurse. Begins to learn how to independently resolve problems with protocol

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.
• 0-1 years related work experience required in working knowledge of R or Python or equivalent. Experience with computer systems including web based applications & Microsoft Office such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access. Previous clinical research project experience preferred.

Competencies

• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision.
• Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Independence of Action: Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided. Work is monitored by supervisor/manager.
• Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
• Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
• Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
• Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Physical Nature Of The Job

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move throughout the hospital campus.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting