Clinical Research Assistant II

McLean Hospital; Belmont (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA, is seeking a part-time Clinical Research Coordinator to support sponsored clinical studies onsite at 115 Mill Street. You will work under general supervision to recruit participants, screen for eligibility, and manage data with the study team.

The role requires collaboration with the Principal Investigator and potential supervision of junior staff. The position emphasizes independent work, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication, with a base pay

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 1–2 years of directly related clinical research experience.
• High degree of computer literacy; knowledge of data management programs.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the implementation of sponsored clinical research studies.
• Initiates and maintains contact with study participants.
• Screen applicants for eligibility and assess suitability for participation.
• Develops and implements participant recruitment strategies.
• Develops, organizes, and maintains the study database.
• Responsible for data validation and quality control.
• May assist with preliminary analyses and support the lab's statistical consultant.
• Assist PI with protocol development, data collection systems and IRB approval.
• Trains and/orients new staff.
• May serve as team leader in a smaller area.
• Assist PI in screening subjects for IRB approved protocols and coordinating study visits.

Skills

Computer literacy

Data management

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Clinical research knowledge

Organizational skills

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Job Summary Summary

Working independently and under very general supervision, provides support to clinical research studies.

May be responsible for the following activities: making independent judgment of suitability of potential participants for clinical trials, developing and implementing patient recruitment strategies, recommending changes to protocols, managing existing datasets, and overseeing the work of more entry level staff. Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Coordinates the implementation, both internally and externally, of sponsored clinical research studies.
• Initiates and maintains contact with study participants.
• Responsible for screening applicants, ensuring they meet appropriate criteria, and makes independent judgment as to the suitability of their participation.
• Working in concern with the Principal Investigator, develops and implements patient recruitment strategies.
• Develops, organizes, and/or maintains the study database.
• Responsible for data validation and quality control.
• May also conduct preliminary analyses and assist the lab’s statistical consultant.
• In conjunction with the Principal Investigator, develops and implements new research protocols including design, data collection systems and institutional review board approval.
• Recommends changes to research protocols.
• Performs literature searches to support protocol development for new studies and the interpretation of existing datasets.
• Assists Principal Investigator with preparation for presentation and written published articles.
• Trains and orients new staff.
• May serve as a team leader or in a supervisory capacity in a smaller area.
• Assists Principal Investigator in screening subjects for IRB approved protocols and coordinating study visits.

Qualifications

• Education Bachelor's Degree required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
• Licenses and Credentials Experience Must have at least one year of directly related clinical research experience, and have demonstrated competence in research techniques and methodologies. 1-2 years required
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - High degree of computer literacy; knowledge of data management programs.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with the study participants.
• Good oral and written communication skills; careful attention to detail.
• Analytical skills and the ability to resolve technical or research problems and issues and to interpret the acceptability of data results.
• Knowledge of clinical research protocols.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
• Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs.
• Must be able to consistently demonstrate McLean Values of integrity, compassion and respect, diversity and teamwork, excellence and innovation in their work activities and interactions.
• Must have demonstrated an ability to work independently.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 115 Mill Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 20 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $23.61 - $35.29/Hourly Grade MRA501

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