Clinical Research Assistant I

Davita Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital seeks a Clinical Research Assistant for the Center for Motility and Functional Bowel Disorders. The role involves recruiting patients for research, coordinating studies, and preparing documentation. Applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and strong analytical and communication skills, and they will receive competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Affordable health, vision and dental insurance

Child care and student loan subsidies

Generous levels of time off

Retirement Savings plan and Pension

Tuition reimbursement

Cell phone plan discounts

Discounted rates on T-passes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or a related field required.
• Advance writing and analytical skills necessary.
• Strong communication skills needed to handle diverse inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Managing patient recruitment and consent for studies.
• Coordinating documentation for IRB and CCI submissions.
• Creating statistical reports and articles for publication.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM, Psychology or a related field

Job description

At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

Clinical Research Assistant I - Center for Motility and Functional Bowel Disorders

This Clinical Research Assistant will be responsible for:

• Consenting and recruiting patients for research studies through personal interviews and written communications with patients/families. Providing detailed background information regarding studies to families, communicating all policies and procedures, and responding to all inquiries. Evaluating suitability of prospective study candidates and making selections based upon clinical knowledge of each study
• Serving 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. Coordinating follow up visits as necessary. Acting as a resource to study participants, addressing any concerns they may have. Troubleshooting resolution of any issues that may arise throughout the study
• Coordinating and preparing the necessary documentation for Institutional Review Board IRB and Committee on Clinical Investigations CCI submissions, together with the PI of the study
• Creating and preparing data collection statistical reports and analytical summaries for distribution to study research team for review and analysis. Writing articles and summary papers of studies for submission to medical journals, as may be necessary/requested
• Participating in the training of newly hired research study assistants, as required
• Coordinating activities between the hospital and research laboratories to ensure correct testing/processing and sending out instructions specific to the study. Communicating project policies and procedures to personnel. Monitoring and reviewing data collection and data entry, and informed consent procedures ensuring consistency of application for each study
• Performing other administrative duties as assigned or required

To qualify, you must have:

• A Bachelor's Degree in STEM, Psychology or a related field
• Analytical skills to gather and interpret data in which the information or problems are can be 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

Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).

Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.