Research Assistant I BWH Rheumatology

Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Research Assistant to support clinical studies in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This role involves data management, subject recruitment, and collaboration with senior staff to ensure the success of ongoing research projects. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a Bachelor's degree, with a passion for contributing to medical breakthroughs. Join a team dedicated to advancing patient care and research, where your work will directly impact the community and improve lives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; research experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Collect and manage data from study subjects.
• Assist in designing research instruments and editing manuscripts.
• Maintain organized databases and communicate with the research team.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Data entry skills

Integrity and confidentiality

Accuracy in data recording

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Research Assistant I BWH Rheumatology

Research Assistant I BWH Rheumatology

Apply remote type Onsite locations Boston-MA time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id RQ4006123 Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a diverse team of professionals, including doctors, nurses, researchers, and more, to advance its mission. As a non-profit, it supports patient care, research, teaching, and community service, emphasizing high-performing teams to drive medical breakthroughs. All applicants are encouraged to join and experience the system's impact.

Job Summary

Under supervision, the clinical research assistant will work closely with senior staff and principal investigators, handling daily project execution, data management, and quality assurance across multiple studies. Current projects include the COPPAR for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, and BRASS for Rheumatoid Arthritis, focusing on identifying risk factors.

Qualifications

Principal Duties:

1. Contact and collect data from subjects, including administering questionnaires in person or by phone.
2. Code and enter data as per study protocols.
3. Identify and recruit subjects based on study criteria, review medical records, and maintain organized databases.
4. Interact with clinic staff, physicians, and patients for recruitment.
5. Assist in designing questionnaires, surveys, and other research instruments, and help with manuscript editing.
6. Contribute to reports, IRB documents, and prepare graphics.
7. Communicate regularly with the PI and team about research progress.
8. Manage biospecimen storage, perform QC, and update related databases.
9. Support data cleaning and discrepancy correction.
10. Assist with participant newsletters and other duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Excellent communication skills
• Research experience with questionnaires/patient data preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Effective interpersonal skills with chronic disease patients
• Organizational and prioritization skills
• Typing skills for data entry
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Accuracy in data recording
• Judgment under supervision

Additional Details

Remote Type: Onsite

Location: 60 Fenwood Road

Hours: 40/week

Employee Type: Regular

Shift: Day

EEO Statement: The hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

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