Clinical Research Assistant I- Emergency Department

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Boston seeks a Clinical Research Assistant I for their Emergency Department. This full-time role involves patient interaction and recruitment for clinical studies, ensuring effective communications and professionalism. Competitive compensation and flexible benefits are provided, making it ideal for recent graduates committed to research and patient care.

Benefits

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 certification reimbursement

Cell phone plan discounts

Discounted rates on T-passes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Psychology required.
• Analytical and well-developed communication skills needed.
• Ability to make a 2-year commitment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consent and recruit patients for research studies.
• Coordinate and prepare documentation for IRB and CCI submissions.
• Create data collection statistical reports for studies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Advanced writing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Psychology

Job description

Clinical Research Assistant I- Emergency Department

Clinical Research Assistant I- Emergency Department

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80446BRJob Posting Title:Clinical Research Assistant I- Emergency DepartmentDepartment:Pediatrics-Emergency Medicine AutoReqId:80446BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:40 Job Posting Category:ResearchJob Posting Description:Position Summary

Researchers in the Emergency Department screen all incoming children for potential study inclusion and consent eligible patients. Clinical Research Assistants support multiple different Principle Investigators and Faculty in the Emergency Department. The number of active studies recruiting in the Emergency Department varies, but ranges from approximately 10 to 15 at a given time. The studies vary in nature and scope, with the overarching goal of improving the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in children. Research studies are primarily clinical in nature, although occasional transfer of blood and other specimens is required for enrollment. This position involves frequent interaction with physicians, nurses, and other health care providers, as well as with children and their parents, requiring researchers to maintain an appropriate level of professionalism. Clinical Research Assistant will have rotating schedule working day, evenings and some weekend shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Consents and recruits patients for research studies through personal interviews and written communications with patients/families. Provides detailed background information regarding studies to families, communicates all policies and procedures, and responds to all inquiries. Evaluates suitability of prospective study candidates and makes selections based upon clinical knowledge of each study.
• 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 the necessary documentation for Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Committee on Clinical Investigations (CCI) submissions, together with the Private Investigator of the study.
• Creates and prepares data collection statistical reports and analytical summaries for distribution to study research team for review and analysis. Writes articles and summary papers of studies for submission to medical journals, as may be necessary/requested.
• Participates in the training of newly hired research study assistants, as required.
• Coordinates activities between the hospital and research laboratories to ensure correct testing/processing and send out instructions specific to the study. Communicates project policies and procedures to personnel. Monitors and reviews data collection and data entry, and informed consent procedures – ensuring consistency of application for each study.
• Performs other miscellaneous administrative duties as assigned or required.
  
  

Education

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Psychology
  
  

Experience

• Analytical skills to gather and interpret data in which the information or problems are moderately complex to 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. Work also requires advanced writing skills.
• Ability to make a 2-year commitment.
  
  

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.Office/Site Location:BostonRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular Remote Eligibility :Part Remote/Hybrid

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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