Clinical Research Assistant I - Dr. Thiagarajah and Dr. Silvester

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Research Assistant I to support both laboratory and clinical research in gastroenterology. The role involves patient interaction, data management, and laboratory experiments, offering valuable experience in a dynamic team environment. Competitive pay and benefits are provided.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Health/dental/vision insurance

Child care subsidies

Loan subsidies

Generous time off

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, or related field required.
• Experience with cell culture, western blot, or mouse husbandry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting and consenting patients for multi-site projects.
• Coordinating documentation for IRB and CCI submissions.
• Maintaining records of results and methodologies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Tools

SPSS

R

REDCap

Microsoft Office

Job description

This Research Assistant I will be involved in both laboratory and clinical research, including recruiting and consenting patients for multi-site projects and culturing patient-derived cells for translational studies. This role offers valuable experience in clinical, translational, and basic gastroenterology research within a dynamic team.

Responsibilities include collecting and managing biological samples and data, preparing protocols for human research, executing existing protocols, and performing laboratory experiments. Flexibility is essential due to on-call duties for emergent gastrointestinal procedures and remote work.

Key responsibilities:

1. Coordinating and preparing documentation for IRB and CCI submissions with the study PI.
2. Recruiting and consenting patients, providing study information, and responding to inquiries.
3. Participating in lab projects such as RNA library prep, cell culture, DNA generation, and molecular assays.
4. Coordinating between hospital and research labs to ensure proper testing and data handling.
5. Serving as a liaison to study participants, managing follow-ups, and addressing concerns.
6. Maintaining records of results and methodologies.
7. Ensuring lab cleanliness and equipment maintenance.
8. Contributing to presentations, reports, and publications.
9. Performing statistical analyses and data quality checks.
10. Participating in meetings and training new staff.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, or related field.
• Analytical skills using scientific, mathematical, or technical principles.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with good communication skills.
• Experience with cell culture, western blot, or mouse husbandry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Interest in gastrointestinal healthcare.
• Knowledge of statistical software (SPSS, R, REDCap), programming, or bioinformatics is a plus.
• Ability to interact effectively with patients and handle patient samples.

BCH offers competitive pay and benefits, including flexible schedules, health/dental/vision insurance, child care and loan subsidies, generous time off, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and discounts. Join us to experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.