Clinical Research Assistant - Aging & Prevention Trials

Boston VA Research Institute, Inc. (BVARI); Boston (MA); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Boston VA Research Institute, Inc. (BVARI) is seeking a Research Assistant to support the PREVENTABLE trial at the VA Boston site.

The role involves coordinating research activities, data collection, participant scheduling and consent, and conducting study visits and sample processing under supervision. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in biology, neuroscience, or a related field, with 1–2 years of human subject research experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, neuroscience, psychology or related fields preferred.
• 1–2 years' experience in human subject research preferred.
• Willingness to commit to the position for a minimum of two years.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Should be organized and detail-oriented.
• Demonstrated experience in managing study projects.
• Must be able to prioritize appropriately.
• Committed to high-quality work.

Responsabilités

• Provides coordination and support to applied research and innovation projects.
• Works with the Investigator on grant-funded studies.
• Assists with outreach, adherence, and retention.
• Handles multiple projects within a fast-paced environment and is open to constant challenge and change.
• Documentation and maintenance of equipment to support research techniques.
• Recruit, schedule, and consent participants.
• Administer physical performance assessments and conduct in-person research study visits, including blood sample collection and processing.
• Executes protocols involving a variety of routine experiments.
• May, with supervision, work to develop new protocols and/or modifications of existing procedures and techniques.
• Performs general program support work such as the collection, compilation, research, and/or tracking of data and program information.
• Prepares appointment paperwork and makes reminder calls for study subjects.
• Performs medical literature searches and obtains relevant paperwork.
• Reviews and evaluates documents/reports and/or applications for omissions and inconsistencies, and ensures data is complete and accurate.
• Maintains file system of program -specific data to track suspense items, milestones, progress reports and funding accomplishments.
• Maintains study files, binders, and logs.
• Maintains recruitment database and data entry.
• Provides support for study staff training and certification.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Data management

Independent work

Detail-oriented

Commitment (2 years)

Formation

Bachelor's degree in biology / neuroscience / psychology or related field

Description du poste

Boston VA Research Institute, Inc. (BVARI) is seeking a Research Assistant to support the PREVENTABLE trial at the VA Boston site.

The role involves coordinating research activities, data collection, participant scheduling and consent, and conducting study visits and sample processing under supervision. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in biology, neuroscience, or a related field, with 1–2 years of human subject research experience.