Clinical Research Assistant RESEARCH NEUROLOGY SS

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is looking for a Research Assistant to support clinical studies at Brigham and Women's Hospital. The role involves data collection, patient recruitment for trials, and maintaining documentation under the supervision of an investigator. A BS or BA degree is required, with knowledge of clinical research protocols preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of clinical research protocols; 0-1 year preferred.
• Prior experience with programming in Bash and/or Python is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and organize patient data.
• Assist with recruiting patients for clinical trials.
• Maintain study documentation and compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Good communication skills

Knowledge of clinical research protocols

Education

BS or BA degree

Tools

Statistical software (R, STATA)

Programming in Bash

Programming in Python

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

This position involves a variety of clinical and administrative tasks aimed at facilitating patient flow and enhancing care quality. Responsibilities include organizing priorities, managing confidential patient information, scheduling appointments, arranging diagnostic tests and referrals, and assisting with insurance issues. Opportunities for participation in research protocols may also be available.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Collect and organize patient data.
• Maintain records and databases.
• Use software to generate graphs and reports.
• Assist with recruiting patients for clinical trials.
• Obtain patient study data from medical records and physicians.

Qualifications

Education

BS or BA degree required.

Experience

Knowledge of clinical research protocols; 0-1 year preferred. Prior experience with programming in Bash and/or Python is preferred. Familiarity with statistical software such as R or STATA is also preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of clinical research protocols.

Additional Job Details

Under supervision of an investigator, the RA will coordinate clinical research studies, assist in managing and analyzing datasets, recruit and evaluate patients, conduct clinical tests, maintain study documentation, and contribute to research presentations and publications. Responsibilities include scheduling, data collection, regulatory compliance, and neuroimaging data processing.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to work under supervision.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Analytical skills for resolving technical and research issues.
• Computer literacy.
• Organizational and prioritization skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Professionalism and respect for subjects’ rights.
• Knowledge of data management programs.

Working Conditions

Office and clinical environment; travel between hospital and research facilities may be required.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

60 Fenwood Road

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, or other protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. For accommodations, contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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