Clinical Research Assistant I-Single Ventricle SOURCE

Lensa; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading career site is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant in Boston for a genomics study on single ventricle heart disease. This entry-level role involves patient recruitment, study coordination, and data management. Ideal for candidates interested in clinical research and considering medical school, the role offers a comprehensive understanding of study protocols within a prestigious health institution.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Child care subsidies

Student loan subsidies

Time off allowance

401(k) Retirement Savings plan

Pension

Tuition reimbursement

Cell phone plan discounts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Must possess strong attention to detail and effective communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and consent patients for research studies.
• Serve as a liaison to families and address study-related concerns.
• Coordinate documentation for IRB submissions and conduct EMR data abstraction.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health science, engineering, or computer science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Clinical Research Assistant I-Single Ventricle SOURCE

Clinical Research Assistant I-Single Ventricle SOURCE

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80512BRJob Posting Title:Clinical Research Assistant I-Single Ventricle SOURCEDepartment:CardiologyAutoReqId:80512BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:40 Job Posting Category:ResearchJob Posting Description:Position Summary:

The Clinical Research Assistant’s main responsibility will be helping with Single Ventricle SOURCE, an IRB-approved genomics study, funded by Additional Ventures Foundation, enroll patients with single ventricle heart disease and their immediate biological family members. The primary goal of the study is to discover the causes of single ventricle heart disease and the related complications and comorbidities by creating the world’s largest dataset of single ventricle patients and families, with medical history, clinical outcomes, and genetic data, and making the deidentified data available to researchers worldwide. The study is enrolling participants via a direct-to-participant online portal as well as in cardiac clinics.

The Clinical Research Assistant position is ideal for someone who is interested in clinical research and looking to go to medical school. A 2-year time commitment is preferred.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Conducts EMR data abstraction for all patients enrolled in the SOURCE study, including direct-to-participant and in-clinic enrollees.
• Participates in the training of newly hired research study assistants, as required.
  
  

Education

Minimum Qualifications

• Work requires a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in health science, engineering, or computer science.
  
  

Experience

• Work requires critical attention to detail and follow through of assigned tasks.
• Work requires ability to multitask and juggle numerous simultaneous responsibilities.
• Work requires working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Google Sheets.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Work requires the ability and desire to work effectively as part of a team and communicate both orally and in writing with site study coordinators.
  
  

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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