Research Assistant I BWH Rheumatology

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to support vital research projects. In this role, you will engage with patients, manage data collection, and ensure the quality of research data. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking studies on chronic diseases while enhancing your skills in data management and communication. Join a diverse team committed to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes. If you are passionate about research and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for the role.
• Research experience with questionnaires preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Collect and manage data from study subjects, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist in drafting research instruments and maintaining organized databases.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Data Entry

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Under close supervision, the clinical research assistant will work daily, reporting to a senior staff member and principal investigators. The role involves executing assigned projects, managing computerized data, and maintaining data quality across multiple projects. Responsibilities may vary over time based on project and grant demands.

Current Projects

• Cohort of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Patients (COPPAR)
• Brigham and Women's Rheumatoid Arthritis Sequential Study (BRASS)

Data collection focuses on identifying biological, clinical, and environmental risk factors related to these diseases.

Principal Duties

1. Contact and collect data from subjects, including administering questionnaires in person or by phone.
2. Code and enter data according to study protocols.
3. Identify potential subjects for recruitment based on study criteria, review medical records, and maintain organized, accurate databases.
4. Recruit study subjects from clinics, interacting with physicians, patients, and staff.
5. Assist in drafting questionnaires, surveys, and interview formats, ensuring ease of administration and data accuracy; contribute to manuscript and abstract editing.
6. Contribute to writing progress reports, regulatory submissions, and developing/revising research instruments and graphics.
7. Communicate regularly with PIs and research team about trial progress.
8. Manage biospecimen storage, update related databases, and perform quality control checks on samples.
9. Assist data manager with data discrepancies and cleaning processes.
10. Help produce and mail newsletters to study participants.
11. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Research experience with questionnaire and patient data preferred but not required.

Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Effective interpersonal skills for engaging with participants with chronic diseases.
• Ability to prioritize, organize work, and meet deadlines.
• Keyboard and data entry skills.
• Integrity and confidentiality in handling data.
• Accuracy in data recording and judgment under supervision.

Brigham and Women's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities.