Research Assistant I, Infectious Disease

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston seeks a Clinical Research Assistant to support infectious disease trials under the supervision of a Principal Investigator and Research Coordinator. You will assist with recruiting patients, collecting and organizing data, scheduling visits, and transporting specimens.

You may contribute to study design, manage regulatory submissions to IRB/Biosafety, and maintain participant records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science required.
• 0–1 year experience preferred.
• New graduates with relevant coursework considered.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and evaluate patients for studies.
• Collect and organize patient data.
• Schedule patients for study visits.
• Transport laboratory specimens.
• Maintain and update data generated by the study.
• Prepare Case Report Forms for visits.
• Assist in quarterly monitoring visits.
• Coordinate regulatory submissions to IRB/Biosafety Committee.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Follow directions

Professionalism

0-1 year experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Experience accepted in lieu of degree

Job description

Job Summary

Working under the supervision of a Principal Investigator and Research Coordinator and following established policies and procedures, provides assistance on clinical research studies. May be responsible for the following activities: recruiting and evaluating patients for studies; collecting and organizing patient data; scheduling patients for study visits; transporting laboratory specimens; maintaining and updating data generated by the study.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conduct HIV, COVID-19, and other infectious disease Clinical Trials in both healthy and immunocompromised individuals.


2. Provide assistance on clinical research studies as per study guidelines and protocols.


3. May contribute to study and database design, if applicable.


4. Recruit and evaluate potential study participants. Per protocol instruction, conduct telephone interviews and schedule participants for study visits and screening.


5. Responsible for managing various regulatory submissions to the Institutional Review Board and/or Biosafety Committee (i.e. study registrations, amendments, reportable events, study closures).


6. Responsible for maintaining patient information database for study. Required to input data and maintain participant records as part of record keeping function.


7. Responsible for preparing Case Report Forms for participant and monitor visits.


8. Responsible for assisting in quarterly monitoring visits from study sponsor.


9. Responsible for mailing various study information or packets to study participants.


10. Answer any phone calls and inquiries regarding study protocol. Refer participants, when appropriate, to supervisor or clinical staff.


11. Will be trained to perform clinical procedures such as, but not limited to: phlebotomy, vitals assessments, and other specimen collections as specified in the protocol.


12. Collect and coordinate transport of laboratory and tissue specimens to designated lab personnel. May include limited processing of samples, if needed.


13. Monitor and set up any needed equipment.


14. Maintain inventory and orders supplies when necessary.


15. All other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree Science required
  Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes


• Experience
  New grad with some relevant coursework 0-1 year preferred


• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  - Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  - Careful attention to detail.
  - Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
  - Computer literacy, including database tools.
  - Ability to follow directions and exhibit professionalism.

Working Conditions

Works in an Infectious Disease ambulatory clinic setting located in the main hospital.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

15 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$21.00 - $29.01/Hourly

Grade

5

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EEO Statement

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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